Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MEMO MODERN ITALIAN

10103 MONTAGUE ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3733434
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771927
DBPR license3912974

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 17, 2026 4:48 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 18, 2026 8:29 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-23-4

High 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**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line cook ok are soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Located at server station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Located next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front line cook and at bar area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.