Mom's Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mom's Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by back door. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice,cooked chicken, cooked pasta held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator in kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
74
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed large box of single serving items on floor in walk-in-cooler not operating used as dry storage
25-06-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of reach-in-freezer **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near office.
42-02-4
58
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) CORRECTED TO ; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Goat (78F - Cooling) Cooked 10am , first temp 2:05pm
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over sliced watermelon. Discussed with operator, operator moved at time of inspection to approved location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in kitchen, not landing on any food. Discussed with operator.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator to from handling money to preparing food intended to be sold to customer. Operator put on gloves with no hand wash. Discussed with operator. Operator washed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of Cream of Coconut 15oz
01B-01-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked Goat (78F - Cooling) Cooked 10am , first temp 2:05pm
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer next to double door entrance soiled. Discussed with operator.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to dump bucket, discussed with operator on proper utilization of hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request.
05-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Discussed with operator on maintaining copy of last inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Provided operator with handwash sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler, operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Ceiling in server area above steam table not smooth. Discussed with operator.
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in empty ice cooler in server area, 1 dead roach under hot table in server area. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
20
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non-food grade bleach is the only sanitizer in kitchen. Owner went and purchased food contact surface bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. 5 live roaches underneath refrigerator 6 egg casings underneath 3 compartment.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
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. Cooked rice,chicken inside refrigerator has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind door leading to kitchen. 9 dead roaches underneath food preparation table. 1 dead roach next to reach in frezzer
35A-03-4
45
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ both expired 6/18/2023 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing wiping cloths **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Interior chest freezer **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor by storage room **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line **Warning**
36-27-5
52
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mom's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mom's Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mom's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mom's Restaurant.
How does Mom's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mom's Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mom's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mom's Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mom's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mom's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mom's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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