MAMA LISAS BISTRO LLC
2838 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34953
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 16 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 37 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Due to flying insect landing on ice. Small flying insect on ice cube in Ice machine in storage area and one piece of hair found in ice machine in front counter and black substance on ice. Recommend to Operator to not use ice, clean then sanitize machines.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024046605 | Aug 9, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2021037460 | Jul 8, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment hand washing sink, 3 bay sink, and bathroom sink. Operator is aware and has a water heater in establishment not installed yet, per Operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Opened Sunday per staff. Corrected.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid. Business partner labeled bleach.
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Cooler #1 is defrosting and right side door has to be manually pushed in order to close.
Feb 11, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Establishment removed dish washer from updated, current plans.
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. Omar
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler #1 is defrosting and right side door has to be manually pushed in order to close.
Dec 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Establishment removed dish washer from updated, current plans.
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. Omar
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler #1 is defrosting and right side door has to be manually pushed in order to close.
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked potatoes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Unable to determine how long items were out of temperature with employees. Cooler #1 milk 46F cold holding, hash browns 48F cold holding, raw bacon 46F cold holding, slice cheese 47F cold holding, cooked Potatoes 46F cold holding. Manager removed items from cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Unable to determine how long items were out of temperature with employees. Cooler #1 milk 46F cold holding, hash browns 48F cold holding, raw bacon 46F cold holding, slice cheese 47F cold holding, cooked Potatoes 46F cold holding.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and country Benny. Business partner crossed out on menus.
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/. Establishment removed dish washer from updated, current plans.
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. Business partner signed.
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. Omar
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler #1 is defrosting and right side door has to be manually pushed in order to close.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil.
Jun 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm. Rerean and employee changed sanitizer solution. Reran and primed and found at 50 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 55F cold holding. Sitting in ice. Employee moved to cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and Country Benny. Employee placed asterisk on all menus.
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. For M.P. Signed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to three compartment sink.
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked shell egg stored with shell eggs on cooks line. 1 cracked egg is touching another shell egg. 2 eggs discarded by Manager and placed eggs in new clean container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packet 63F cold holding. Received delivery this morning. Recommend to rapid chill. Employee placed in another cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Informed Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/guest bathroom. Informed Manager.
Ceiling tile missing. Next to employee/ guest bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Next to employee/guest bathroom.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass door cooler labeled True.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under hand washing sink in kitchen.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on stove handle.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cooks line.
Light not functioning. In employee/guest bathroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass cooler labeled True.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving in storage area.
Aug 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Near bathroom. Also in lobby area. Multiple wood pieces are going through ceiling tile that is missing, Operator stated the wood is for another bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in storage area, ceiling tile in bathroom removed halfway due to electrical line running through it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The cutting boards near the steam table/ prep area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine in storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers red tiles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of reach in coolers. And cracked red tiles in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. In the bathroom.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In storage area.
Aug 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Approximately 25 live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, dish machine/ sanitizers, and bag of potatoes. Small flying insects on ice cube in Ice machine in storage area and piece of hair ice machine in front counter has a piece of hair and black substance land on ice. Recommend to Operator to not use ice, clean then sanitize machines. Operator discarded bag of potatoes, stated they some were rotten.
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 25ppm. Inspector primed and reran again. Primed and reran a third time, found at 50ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Due to flying insect landing on ice. Small flying insect on ice cube in Ice machine in storage area and one piece of hair found in ice machine in front counter and black substance on ice. Recommend to Operator to not use ice, clean then sanitize machines.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has leftover food debris.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No sign posted. Inspector provided on site.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl found in sugar and flour.
Ceiling tile missing. Near bathroom. Also in lobby area. Multiple wood pieces are going through ceiling tile that is missing, Operator stated the wood is for another bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in storage area, ceiling tile in bathroom removed halfway due to electrical line running through it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The cutting boards near the steam table/ prep area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine in storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers red tiles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of reach in coolers. And cracked red tiles in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk oils.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. In the bathroom.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In storage area.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle reach in freezer, silver freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease from hood vents dripping down.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of cooler #1, make station cooler, white reach in freezer heavily soiled at bottom.
Water draining onto floor surface. There is water draining on floor from undetermined source in main kitchen preparation area. Appears to be from in between the tile floor or from wall behind sink. Owner states he has link from back system and he is aware of the problem. Due to standing water issue, supervisor advised to warning for sanitation and safety.
Jul 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in kitchen area
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitary bucket 200++ remixed 100ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage 45-47f cold holding, steak 50f cold holding, hamburger raw 47f cold holding, sausage 48f cold holding,hot dog 50f cold holding, potatoes 50f cold holding, corned beef 46f cold holding, bacon 50f cold holding, pork roll 47f cold holding, cream 49f cold holding, cheese 50f cold holding, manager disposed of foods
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Sausage 45-47f cold holding, steak 50f cold holding, hamburger raw 47f cold holding, sausage 48f cold holding,hot dog 50f cold holding, potatoes 50f cold holding, corned beef 46f cold holding, bacon 50f cold holding, pork roll 47f cold holding, cream 49f cold holding, cheese 50f cold holding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 51-55 f do not store any potentially hazardous foods in walk in until it is able to maintain 41or below.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in kitchen area
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