Momo Ave
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Momo Ave has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Lake Worth restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over cheese at flip top cooler by keg cooler, raw pork and ground beef over pasteurized liquid eggs at glass door reach in cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee Cracking raw shell eggs then removed bun from grill and grabbed plate to plate bun and cheese no hand wash. Educated employee, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Crushed tomatoes dented to seam of can.
01B-01-4
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. Milk opened 3/17 not date marked at milk shake reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen. **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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cutting board on milk shake flip top cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At ice cream reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water nozzle inoperable at hand wash sink in kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar and flour bins not covered.
08B-12-5
32
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 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. In reach in cooler sliced white American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit over night see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler sliced white American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit over night see stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen spray bottle of bleach stored above bag of onions, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
64
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area tube of roach pesticide gel stored above clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator to remove. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In dry storage area of kitchen containers of medications stored above containers of sweet peppers, discussed with operator to remove products. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor in front of coolers. In kitchen Approximately 100 live roaches, inspector moved box of glass ware on floor next to flip top cooler and roaches began to crawl out of hole in wall and card board box, crawling on wall, shelf of clean and sanitized plates, sealed containers of dry seasoning, floor, flip top cooler. Operator began to kill roaches and chose to discard of all products. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On table next unlabeled spray bottle containing window cleaner, discussed with operator to label bottle. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 5 dead roaches on floor in front of reach in coolers. In kitchen approximately 20 dead roaches under reach in cooler. In kitchen approximately 20 dead roaches behind flip top cooler. In kitchen approximately 15 dead roaches in dry storage room. In kitchen approximately 10 dead roaches along wall by back door. Discussed with operator who began cleaning. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen cove molding missing along floor and wall, approximately 100 live roaches crawling in and out of wall juncture, discussed with operator to replace cove molding. **Warning**
36-08-4
52
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions and chocolate on floor in rear kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door.
35B-01-4
82
Jul 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk-in cooler, raw marinated chicken stored on shelf above red bell peppers. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
70
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Momo Ave last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Momo Ave on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Momo Ave?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Momo Ave.
How does Momo Ave compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Momo Ave most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Momo Ave's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Momo Ave have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Momo Ave 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 Momo Ave inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Momo Ave is inspected around two times per year on average.
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