Momo's Mediterranean Grill

25 101 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Momo's Mediterranean Grill six times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Dec 26, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at four versus six before.

The pattern that stands out is establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, which has been cited six times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jun 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Mar 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
19-10
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
70
Feb 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
37
Sep 13, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Dec 27, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20D
Canned food product observed dented and not segregated from other consumable food items.
09A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Momo's Mediterranean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Momo's Mediterranean Grill on file is from Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Momo's Mediterranean Grill?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Momo's Mediterranean Grill.

How does Momo's Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Momo's Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Momo's Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Momo's Mediterranean Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Momo's Mediterranean Grill 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 Momo's Mediterranean Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Momo's Mediterranean Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.