MAMA LUS RESTAURANT
968 SAINT JOHNS BLUFF RD N, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904-942-8184
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flying insects on prep cut squash on prep table. Stop sale issued
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024042924 | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork no date marking in glass cooler in kitchen, manager stated made 2 days ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in soy sauce and in corn starch. Removed from containers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on back prep table
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RawShrimp over ginger in glass cooler Raw pork over cooked pork, moved to store correctly
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. bowl in soy sauce used as scooper Bowl in starch used as scooper. Moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints man cook
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened person bottled water in glass cooler, moved to store properly
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in soy sauce used as a scooper
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and glasses and charger stored on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in triple sink, move to under running water
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walmart to go bags used to store raw beef in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature, moved to under running water
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods. Shelled eggs over cut tomatoes in reach in glass cooler. Moved to store correctly Priority: High Priority
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice, removed Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with vinegar and water. Labeled Priority: Basic
May 1, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple employees medicine stored on shelf above steam table food on front line. Manager removing
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of approximately 31 live flying insects in establishment in following areas: 3 live flying insects on prep cut squash on prep table 4 live flying insects a three compartment sink area 10 live flying insects on back prep table on dry goods and shleves 2 live flying insects on front prep table 12 live flying insects on side and behind cooking stove area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep pork stored over prep minced garlic in glass reach in cooler Raw prep shrimp stored over cut tomatoes in glass reach in cooler. All items Moved by manager and properly stored
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of 135 rodent droppings on floor in following area in establishment: 42 rodent droppings on right side of upright double door reach in cooler on front line area 10 rodent droppings behind upright double door reach in cooler on front line area 8 rodent droppings behind rice bin 60 rodent droppings behind stove on cook line 4 rodent droppings under three compartment sink area 7 rodent droppings behind white deep reach in freezer next to hot buffet 4 rodent droppings on left side of front line white reach in freezer
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flying insects on prep cut squash on prep table. Stop sale issued
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At employee restroom in back area. Manager provided paper towel
No soap provided at handwash sink. At employee restroom in back area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has old license 7-1-22 displayed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees open drink bottles stored on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees personal food stored on shelf in multiple areas and next to restaurant food in upright double door reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employees personal belongs stored on shelf next to restaurant food and above steam table on front line. Manager removing
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food with no hair restraint. Operator put on hat
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipments soiled with grease build up
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator has fly sticky tape mat hanging non shelf next to clean equipments at dry equipment storage rack. Moved by manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At employee restroom in back area. Provided paper hand wash sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipments on cook line with grease build up
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power tool stored on shelf next to dry food for restaurant in back storage area. Moved by manager.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area
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.