Momo's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Momo's Pizza 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty: Josue Louis Pierre Sr 2/1/2021 **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table.
12B-07-4
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Mozzarella cheese 50F Blue cheese 58F Feta 51F Asiago 54F Gouda 52F Goat cheese 52F Shredded cheese 54F Chicken 47F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents accumulated with dust above pizza make table.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution exceeding 400PPM per operators instructions. Operator refilled sanitizer during inspection. New PPM 400. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Sausage 49F Blue cheese 52F Meatballs 52F Shredded cheese 50F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of pizza sauce and two cans of olives dented on side.
01B-01-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above pizza oven accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed whole in wall inside women's restroom.
36-24-5
47
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of inserts in ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents stained with grease throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed what appeared to be dried blood from raw meat in walk in cooler on floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with grease and or food stains especially echidna pizza oven.
36-27-5
64
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mushrooms in expo front line 48F, per manager placed on line an hour ago, manager placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired last month. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. Observed sausages and shredded cheese in pans in walk in cooler no date marking, per manager had been placed the day before in cooler.
02C-03-5
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 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza cooling shelving soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease and food debris throughout kitchen area especially behind pizza ovens.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above dishwasher.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling soiled with grease and dust throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
45
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand washing sink across from dish machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls stored above salad station to be upright.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tomato and pizza sauce stored on floor across from dish machine.
08B-38-4
82
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Momo's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Momo's Pizza on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Momo's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Momo's Pizza.
How does Momo's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Momo's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Momo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Momo's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Momo's Pizza 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 Momo's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Momo's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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