FAT MAMA KITCHEN
1555 EDDINGS GROVE LN, Jacksonville FL 32221 · 904-477-2578
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One (1) live fly observed in back dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has total of 37 food handler total with 20 hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Only able to provide proof for one food handler employee training certificate
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. Operator has approximately 37 employees with no proof of written agreement completed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile at storage area with dust build up
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard on cook line
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Food stored on floor. Bag of dry rice stored on floor in storage area. Employee properly stored
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has over 20 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has over 20 employees with no written agreement form. Provided blank agreement form
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. One food handler employee S. Whipple with expired training on 1-17-26
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under side steam table area on front line. Employee cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Manager will have cleaned tonight
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at self dispensing soda machine soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in ware washing area unable to properly air dry. Operator separated stacked pans during this inspection for pans to properly dry.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed multiple spatulas on clean storage rack in ware washing area chipped/ in disrepair. Operator removed and discarded utensils in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed Container of oil on floor on cook line and a sealed bag of salt for water softener stored on floor in ware washing area. Operator removed both items from floor to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Employee cleaned gasket during this inspection.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One (1) live fly observed in back dish area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table at front counter, pan of rice 124F. Rice placed on steam table approximately five (5) minutes prior. Rice removed to be reheated.
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. Training record missing for one (1) employee working today. Manager states employee will be trained soon.
Food stored on floor. Two (2) containers of oil on floor in kitchen. Containers moved and stored correctly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Set of tongs hanging on handle of pan in cooking area. Tongs moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment are soiled. Manager states filters will be cleaned this evening.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in middle of kitchen. Cloth moved and stored correctly.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door blocked by numerous cardboard boxes. Boxes moved.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee entered from outside then engaged in food service activities without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris on cleaned pans. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked by numerous boxes. Moved by manager.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf in prep area next to container of oil. Operator removed spray bottle of sanitizer to properly store.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of Handles on hot holding equipment and reach-in cooler in grilling area soiled. Operator had employee start to clean during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry
Floor and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dining area soiled, has spilled beverage and debris. Also, floor under equipment at front service line soiled. Operator stated they just finished lunch rush and had employee start to clean during this inspection. Also, exterior of wall below beverage station soiled.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor near grill area. Operator removed oil to properly store.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in front of triple sink. Also, observed one flying insect in prep area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of burrito press at front counter soiled. Operator had employee clean handle during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry
Food stored on floor. Container of oil near stove on cook line stored on floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler below counter at cook line with lime juice soiled. Also, reach-in cooler below to go hot holding make station soiled.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4865 TOWN CENTER PAKWY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed beef steak on cook line that is held on time control without time mark. Manager stated steak was cooked and placed on line at 3pm. Manager placed time marks on steak held on both lines.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Spray bottle of cleaner stored over prep area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the hand sink next to ware washing machine not dispensing soap. Manager removed soap and reinstalled soap and started to dispense.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor near ice machine at entrance of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Observed Rice oil stored on floor of cook line. Manager removed and stored rice oil properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single-service boxes stored on floor across from ice machine. Observed establishment without a certified Food Manager had employee remove and store properly.
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