Malabar Mo's
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
23
Score
Inspectors have visited Malabar Mo's 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Septic approved for 96 seats, single service ware, and 16 hours per day. Operator operating at 150 seats as on DBPR license. **Warning**
28-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects upstairs food preparation area. One fly in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler chowder, blue cheese, ham and potatoes, and chili all dated more than 7 days. Operator will discard.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - 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/. Operator removed seating on front porch, removed one of two 3 compartment sinks upstairs and added an oven to the dry storage area upstairs. Plans dated 5-7-2021. Update plans and submit to devision. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and shredded chicken in kitchen cooked two days ago not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both hand wash sinks up stairs have no hot water.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No report available.
27-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, moved to ware washing, meat slicer not cleaned after use..
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels or drying device at hand wash sink in ware washing area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Josh prepping food with no beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Josh prepping food with no hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large make table gaskets, small reach in freezer on cook line, and walk in cooler,walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor upstairs.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored to dry in mop sink room.
42-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground around dumpster on pad.
33-19-4
23
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four pieces of Mahi Mahi and four pieces of Barramudi thawed without removing from vacuum packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar handwashing sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Date marking inconsistent or missing from items in coolers and in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upstairs prep area, bowl used to scoop flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. Four pieces of Mahi Mahi and four pieces of Barramudi thawed without removing from packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent covers and fire suppression piping cover in grease above griddle. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Jun 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Apr 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table reach in cooler cooked chicken wings 65f cold holding. Coleslaw 64f cold holding. Sliced turkey 65f cold holding. Sliced roast beef 65f cold holding. Diced tomatoes 1 cup - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at sink in dry storage. Handle broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dhwanil **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Large make table - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
61
Apr 21, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauces. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table reach in cooler cooked chicken wings 65f cold holding. Coleslaw 64f cold holding. Sliced turkey 65f cold holding. Sliced roast beef 65f cold holding. Diced tomatoes 1 cup **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table reach in cooler cooked chicken wings 65f cold holding. Coleslaw 64f cold holding. Sliced turkey 65f cold holding. Sliced roast beef 65f cold holding. Diced tomatoes 1 cup
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dhwanil **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in dry storage
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Sent operator copy **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at sink in dry storage. Handle broken
27-16-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Large make table
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink dry storage
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table on cook line
29-49-6
29
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shell eggs stored above milk and juice in walk in cooler.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan, cap, stainless part stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded.
14-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler next to dish pit area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on cook line cooler, door falls off due to hinges not secured.
14-11-5
64
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sonya, Trent and Nate are scheduled to tour take course
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in upstairs prep room
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor dry storage
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cob corn walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under hand wash sink on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed invoice showing that Backflow preventer is on order **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No employee agreement informing them of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed operator has printed multiple employee food reporting agreements and will have all not trained / new employees sign starting today **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed 3 employees have safe staff training, the rest are in the process of completing **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed invoice showing new cutting boards have been ordered **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed under 2/3 cooking equipment grease and food debris had been cleaned, operator states that the operator will be completed this week **Time Extended**
36-10-4
64
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in hand wash sink in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chowder in walk-in cooler had water dripping into it from condenser fan- cook discarded, see stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. *food in make table: sliced cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (55F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator states it was stocked at beginning of shift and has risen in temp because of door open. Suggested switching the tcs products into the cooler next to it containing non tcs products that was much cooler and put on ice to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. *ahi tuna tacos and tuna poke bowl **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink upstairs next to triple sink, no hand wash signs at both sinks upstairs and
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - *Ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses, stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tank upstairs in dish room not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Reach-in freezer has a door broken today, precooked food is beginning to thaw, yet still keeping temperature.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. * Walk-in freezer metal peeling up on step
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *gaskets on reach-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled. *food debris on floor of walk-in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves on cook-line have accumulation of food residues.
22-16-4
27
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Strip at hand sink at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
41-24-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 100F, operator discarded 5 cups. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Stop sale on. Gator, Swai and wings **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Tomatoes 48f ambient cooling. Diced tomatoes 49f ambient cooling. slice cheese 48f cold holding. Swai 47f cold holding shrimp 46f cold holding chicken wings 54f cold holding Discussed with operator to rapid chill items. Items were just restocked tomatoes after lunch Tomatoes 43f diced tomatoes 32F, Chicken wings 36F, swai 36F, sliced cheese 43f cold holding **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: chicken wings 50F, swai 45F, gator 47F, **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No sanitizer test kit available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Tara McCormick **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tank upstairs in dish room not secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vent missing. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened onions, opened eggs stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs being used stored on over door handle. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
10-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hoods in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
41
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook educated **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup and lids in sink. Dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Tarah
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White sheild
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both large sandwich cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishwasher area
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lettuce produce walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over triple sink **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets sandwich cooler all Hood filters Food debris on floor walk in cooler under rolling rack Rolling racks walk in cooler all
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic container lids on floor. Dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausage links. Chips. Walk in freezer
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Malabar Mo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Malabar Mo's on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Malabar Mo's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Malabar Mo's.
Has Malabar Mo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Malabar Mo's have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Malabar Mo's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Malabar Mo's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Malabar Mo's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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