Mom's Og in Gainesville, Florida cited for 19 health violations in Alachua County

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Mom's Og, an Irish sports bar at 1017 W University Ave in Gainesville, Florida, received 19 violations during a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection on September 16, 2024. The Alachua County establishment was cited for three high-priority infractions.

According to state records, besides high-priority violations, the inspection of Mom's Og also revealed three intermediate, and 13 basic infractions.

While the restaurant wasn't ordered to close, a follow-up inspection is required. This recent inspection follows a July 22, 2024 review where 20 violations were noted, indicating ongoing challenges.

What This Inspection Revealed?

High-priority violations included the dishmachine's food safety cleaning substance not being at a suitable strength, evidence of rodent activity, and temperature management problems for cold-held foods. The inspector's note revealed that approximately five rodent droppings were found in the liquor room and storage shelves.

Intermediate violations involved unsuitable hand-washing practices and dirty food-contact surfaces.

Basic violations ranged from litter accumulation in the warewashing machine to unfitting storage of single-service articles. Several repeat violations were noted, suggesting persistent issues.

Mom's Og maintains a 4.5-star rating from 125 Google reviews, which highlights its popularity among locals. The restaurant's location in the heart of Gainesville, where downtown meets midtown, underpins its appeal as a gathering spot.

High Priority Violations:

• Dishmachine cleaning substance not at a suitable strength
• Rodent activity evidenced by droppings
• Time/temperature control issues for cold-held foods

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