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HOUSE OF MAMA D'S BARBEQUE & SEAFOOD SHACK

530 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 727.800.9896

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6206034
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken purchased 2 hours earlier. 60f. Operator moved to freezer to cool quickly
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2017011233Mar 8, 2017May 4, 2017$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of gumbo dated for 12-20-2025 inside reach-in cooler. Employee stated it was an old label and dated with correct date item was made.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door not self closing
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors along the perimeter of kitchen soiled with black debris. Walls soiled with accumulation of grease in kitchen and rear smoker room.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside each white reach-in freezer throughout establishment
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on white reach-in freezer in rear storage area.
Basic/14-36-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label observed on container in black reach-in cooler at entrance of kitchen. Old labels observed on containers stored after drying next to three compartment sink
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers soiled in each cold holding unit in kitchen
Basic/22-16-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of potato salad containers inside reach-in cooler to store various products.
Basic/25-32-4
The state's own report →
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors to restrooms not self-closing.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen. Floors not smooth or easily cleanable in area holding reach-in freezers
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under tables in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in multiple reach-in freezers
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers soiled with accumulation of grease. Table mount for can opener soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing reach-in cooler holding units soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. White reach-in freezer rusted and in disrepair
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200PPM. Employee corrected to 50PPM
High priority/41-27-4/Warning
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/ Dominique Williams expired 5-3-2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors to restrooms not self-closing.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen. Floors not smooth or easily cleanable in area holding reach-in freezers
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under tables in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Discussed with employee to relocate item.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in multiple reach-in freezers
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers soiled with accumulation of grease. Table mount for can opener soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing reach-in cooler holding units soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. White reach-in freezer rusted and in disrepair
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used to store bbq sauce in reach-in cooler in storage area.
High priority/14-15-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose located outside on rear bldg connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker
High priority/29-34-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach-in freezer is rusted.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
Reach-in cooler located in storage room shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chest freezer in back
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple cooked items in chest freezers.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
Ice buildup in multiple chest freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken purchased 2 hours earlier. 60f. Operator moved to freezer to cool quickly
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. All frozen food in chest freezers previously prepared needs time tracking
Intermediate/02C-04-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.