MOMO AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN CUISINE
3320 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610
Last inspected Dec 11, 2024 · 3 visits since May 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAY 24
DEC 24
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches under hot box in front kitchen area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over milk and ready to eat foods in reach-in-cooler near kitchen door
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in reach-in-cooler by door not date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwave soiled and Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
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Stored food not covered. Reach-in-cooler near door.
Dec 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 26 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on top of reach-in-cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over milk and ready to eat foods in reach-in-cooler near kitchen door
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches under hot box in front kitchen area
Shell eggs in use and stored with cracked and broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 12 shelled eggs in use located in reach-in-cooler on shelf above ready to eat foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed box of raw chicken in kitchen at room temperature 65 F. Operator placing in walk-in-cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fried chicken 120 F; Cooked rice 77 F; Cooked plantains 110 F; Cooked sausage 108 F. Suggested operator to placing in microwave to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on top of reach-in-cooler
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hermona Alexis Person In Charge
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in reach-in-cooler by door not date marked.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed 2 children inside kitchen while open and operating
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container with rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in-cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pot on top shelf not inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal groceries in hot box front kitchen area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone stored on cutting board
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food and grease debris.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored on floor in kitchen area. Box of chicken on floor in walk-in-cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Front kitchen entrance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwave soiled and Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored on floor in kitchen area
Stored food not covered. Reach-in-cooler near door.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment, paper bags, broken equipment and other miscellaneous items all around kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.