MEMO MODERN ITALIAN
10103 MONTAGUE ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33626
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top of reach in cooler lid located on front line adjacent to fryers. Employee removed roach. 1 live roach on kitchen floor front line cook pizza make station. 1 live roach on kitchen floor front line cook six top stove burner. 2 live roaches on underside of pizza make station prep table. Employee removed roaches. 1 live roach on kitchen floor next to ice machine. Employee removed roach. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg casing on kitchen floor of front line cook beneath reach in cooler. 1 roach egg casing on kitchen floor in dish pit area. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Juan Benitez on 6/8/2026. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line cook ok are soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A plastic container is stored inside front line, hand washing sink to obtain water. Employee removed plastic container at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training are expired. Some employees without original certificates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Located at server station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Located next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 31 dead roaches on kitchen floor of front line cook. 3 dead roaches on kitchen floor at food runner station. Employee removed roaches. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor at dish pit area. Employee removed roaches. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front line cook and at bar area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:16 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.