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MOMS KITCHEN

1940 NE 45 ST · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3498699
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8881265
DBPR license1617756

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dry storage room; -1 dented 3 pound can of cream of celery -1 dented 6 pound can of Kraut. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Dry storage room; -1 dented 4oz can of pineapples, See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Omelette station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Additional dining area, buffet line, cooking station, prep room, ice machine, walk-in cooler added a' no plans submitted. Reviewed plan review procedure with operator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cook line equipment door handles and gaskets. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Dry storage room directly off kitchen. Approximately: -9 dead roaches along wall under bag in box section. -3 dead roaches underneath pot/ pan storage -1 dead roach underneath bread storage rack Operator immediately removed dead roaches cleaned and sanitized the area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Dry storage room directly off kitchen. Approximately: -1 dead roach underneath bread storage rack -1 dead roach along wall under bag in box section. Operator immediately removed dead roaches cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#3Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line Flip top gaskets in disrepair. -Cook line drawer gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic51-15-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-42-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above cook line steam table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic14-36-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of refrigerator cook line lowboy- in disrepair/ has exposed insulation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cook line drawer holding unit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.