Little Mo / Mo Cafe

1158 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Little Mo / Mo Cafe stretching back to 2024. Little Mo / Mo Cafe was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Little Mo / Mo Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 22, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Mar 11, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

04N

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

02G

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Mo / Mo Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Mo / Mo Cafe on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Mo / Mo Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Mo / Mo Cafe.

How does Little Mo / Mo Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Little Mo / Mo Cafe most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Little Mo / Mo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Mo / Mo Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Little Mo / Mo Cafe 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 Little Mo / Mo Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Mo / Mo Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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