Momchef Catering
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Momchef Catering has 13 inspections in the public record. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Oakland Park restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer less than 200ppm Employee change solution(200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed and placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to cooked foods that were being portioned. 1/2 bottle of purified drinking water observed. Operator removed and discard item.
12B-07-4
90
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to 3 Compartment sink blocked by Food Trolley Employee removed trolley away from the hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking water from an open container at prep table Employee threw bottle in garbage container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
86
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part(Face) and then engaged in food preparation, Employee touched service utensil. Employee removed gloves and wash hands with soap and hot water then put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by non approved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice, Lentils and Mac and Cheese being covered while cooling in Walk Lentils (48F - Cooling); Cooked rice (45F - Cooling); Macaroni and Cheese (48F - Cooling) All items cooked at 4:0am 1st temperature taken at 6: 05 am 2nd temperature taken at 7:10 am Lentils 43F Cooked rice 44F Macaroni and cheese 43F Operator removed plastic wrap to enhance cooling **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.(Frigidaire Freezer) **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
74
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of SafeStaff Foodhandlers training.
53B-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary <200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food - employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
82
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - 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. Emailed poster to operator , operator printed and posted **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator sanitation is Surface cleaner. No test strip available
16-37-1
82
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Surface cleaner Advised operator to contact provider for strips **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with Alfredo Sauce not date mark inside walk-in cooler. Per operator product prepared and stored inside walk-in cooler since Friday. Operator dated marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelving
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand washing sink by clean utensils area is leaking
29-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Momchef Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Momchef Catering on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Momchef Catering?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Momchef Catering.
How does Momchef Catering compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Momchef Catering most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Momchef Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Momchef Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Momchef Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Momchef Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Momchef Catering is inspected around four times per year on average.
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