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JUST LIKE MOMMA'S SOUL FOOD AND WINGS

44 E 5 ST, Apopka FL 32703 · 407-703-3288

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5816000
Grade history
JUL 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Pile of discarded boxes and other materials out back door
Basic/33-09-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Ceiling tile missing across from public restrooms
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Restaurant License expired 4/1/26
Basic/50-09-4/Admin Complaint
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen
Basic/36-11-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to spoon in rice is in product
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -dry storage
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Apr 29, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -wear washing area
Basic/36-11-4/Return visit Apr 29, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights in kitchen
Basic/38-07-4/Return visit Apr 29, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 29, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all employees trained by ServeSafe. Not on approved provider list
Intermediate/53B-03-5/Return visit Apr 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -dry storage
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Apr 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -wear washing area
Basic/36-11-4/Return visit Apr 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights in kitchen
Basic/38-07-4/Return visit Apr 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over produce in black reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all employees trained by ServeSafe. Not on approved provider list
Intermediate/53B-03-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -dry storage
Basic/36-37-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -both unisex restrooms
Basic/32-12-6
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -wear washing area
Basic/36-11-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights in kitchen
Basic/38-07-4
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased sanitizer before end of inspection
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in ware washing area
Basic/36-11-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Refrigerator Tracks to sliding glass cooler soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Light shield missing in kitchen
Basic/38-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen soiled with dust debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · Time Extended
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over produce in 2 door fridge/freezer online
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved, 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/. Operator added an ice machine in dining room, no hand sink in area, ice machine is not locked, operator did add sign that states not for customer use.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Provided operator with handout - employee working signed and dated
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of keys on shelving with foods served to customers
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bottled water on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Light shield missing in kitchen
Basic/38-01-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen soiled with dust debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink is leaking into ground - outside back door
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in dining room no lock, no hand sink
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in container not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink and front bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in ladies room
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms need closures
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Pile of discarded boxes and other materials out back door
Basic/33-09-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under 3 compartment sink Leak under mop sink outside back door
Basic/29-11-4

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.