MOMS KITCHEN
1940 NE 45 ST, Oakland Park FL 33308 · 954-776-7292
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Dry storage room directly off of kitchen- 1 live flying insect in a 3 pound bag of dry pasta, See stop sale. - 1 live flying insect on wall at front counter wait station- with pass through to kitchen. Did not observe fly land on food or any food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024063633 | Sep 6, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | $280 |
| 2--2023072155 | Dec 22, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023039021 | Jun 26, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area can opener blade solid, operator washed rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by bag in box storage area, operator secured.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled/cooked ready-to-eat liquid eggs without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Front counter employee handled soiled coffee cup and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in back dry storage area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in left cookline flip top. Operator removed.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders over French fries at reach in freezer on cook line. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (125F - Hot Holding) Observed in pan sitting on cook range with no heat. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator placed on grill to reheat to 165+F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Ice in hand wash sink by server expo area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At breakfast bar handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At breakfast bar handwashing sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots, pans and mixing bowls not inverted at clean dish rack.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. - Cook line employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued preparing ready to eat foods for customers order, reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Employee touched soiled apron and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. -Cook line employee wiped hands on soiled apron and continued food preparation. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. -Dry storage area in main kitchen, operator cleaned and sanitized.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - Walk in cooler; old label on container of turkey.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -Dry storage area -Next to exit door
Sep 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dry storage room; -1 dented 3 pound can of cream of celery -1 dented 6 pound can of Kraut. See stop sale.
Omelette station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Additional dining area, buffet line, cooking station, prep room, ice machine, walk-in cooler added a' no plans submitted. Reviewed plan review procedure with operator.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cook line equipment door handles and gaskets.
Dead roaches on premises. Dry storage room directly off kitchen. Approximately: -9 dead roaches along wall under bag in box section. -3 dead roaches underneath pot/ pan storage -1 dead roach underneath bread storage rack Operator immediately removed dead roaches cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line Flip top gaskets in disrepair. -Cook line drawer gaskets in disrepair.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above cook line steam table.
Interior of refrigerator cook line lowboy- in disrepair/ has exposed insulation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cook line drawer holding unit.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine.
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 44 violations recorded, 12 high priority.
12 High priority10 Intermediate22 Basic
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Dish employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing, employee properly washed hands with soap.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) repair service arrived during inspection Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Dry storage room; -1 dented 3 pound can of cream of celery -1 dented 6 pound can of Kraut. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Dry storage room directly off of kitchen- 1 live flying insect in a 3 pound bag of dry pasta, See stop sale. - 1 live flying insect on wall at front counter wait station- with pass through to kitchen. Did not observe fly land on food or any food contact surfaces.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer- Raw frozen chicken stored in plastic T-shirt bags. Operator stored properly
Omelette station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cook line- Reach in freezer; unpackaged raw beef stored in same container as unpackaged ready to eat corn dogs. Operator discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Omelette station- raw shelled, eggs stored over ready to eat cooked chicken. operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Dry storage room-1 live flying insect in a 3 pound bag of dry pasta, See stop sale. -Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler- 5 packages of unopened commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish. Per operator removed from freezer yesterday and held in walk in overnight, See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -RIGHT DRAWER; cooked brown rice (49F - Cold Holding) per operator brown rice held in unit overnight no items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -COOK LINE DRAWERS; diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (56F - Cold Holding); diced ham (58F - Cold Holding); feta (58F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator items were placed in drawer unit no longer than 3 hours no items prepped or portioned today, operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. -RIGHT FLIP TOP; Pooled eggs from bag (48F - Cold Holding) per operator item placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago, item was cooked within 20 minutes. -RIGHT DRAWER; cooked brown rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (47F - Cold Holding)per operator brown rice held in unit overnight no items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked chicken and cooked white rice placed in unit approximately 2 hours prior from walk in cooler, no items prepped or portioned today. Cooked chicken and white rice placed in have been in reach in to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets at front counter reserved. Reviewed with operator, operator stated they will not reuse butter packs between customers.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dish employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper handwashing, employee washed hands in correct handwashing sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during Inspection.
No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep room current plans are not in OnBase, room contains Ice machine, employee currently prepping food.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Additional dining area, buffet line, cooking station, prep room, ice machine, walk-in cooler added a¿¿ no plans submitted. Reviewed plan review procedure with operator.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep room current plans are not in OnBase, room contains Ice machine, employee currently prepping food.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked spinach in walk in cooler cooked 2 days prior not date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cook line equipment door handles and gaskets.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Expo station- visibly soiled container.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler- 5 packages of unopened commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish. Per operator removed from freezer yesterday and held in walk in overnight, See stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. Dry storage room directly off kitchen. Approximately: -9 dead roaches along wall under bag in box section. -3 dead roaches underneath pot/ pan storage -1 dead roach underneath bread storage rack Operator immediately removed dead roaches cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on front counter shelf used to store single use items and coffee.
Employee restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line Flip top gaskets in disrepair. -Cook line drawer gaskets in disrepair.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage room, operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above cook line steam table.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Expo station- ice scoop on counter top no protection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles touching product, operator corrected placed handles up.
Interior of cook line microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris
Interior of refrigerator cook line lowboy- in disrepair/ has exposed insulation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cook line drawer holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at Second wait station next to buffet line.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. At omelette station/ self serve buffet.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front wait station. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) operator made new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Melissa's Ulrich.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator and reviewed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 door low boy on cookline - fish 33-34F. Operator cut open packages.
Equipment in poor repair. Cookline drawers - no TCS items - per operator unit out of order.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by circulatingfan - cookline.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm).
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Oct 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Employee property washed hands.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon - breakfast menu.
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Menu states, "Fresh Orange" juice, however operator serving juice provided by purveyor.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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