MAMA'S LATIN CAFE
1015 W SR 84, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 · 954.467.6188
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023024191 | Apr 6, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Employee empty compartment, made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter-Coffee station-two bags of frozen juice pulp, blender lid and sponge. Employee removed all.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
Jan 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
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cup stored inside front counter hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen chest freezer gasket and freezer exterior soiled with grease residue.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of sugar stored at front counter.
Jul 2, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed guava and cheese pastry (121 F - Hot Holding) inside pastry box at front counter. Per employee, food left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; foods are held on time without proper time as a public health control procedure. Educated employee on proper hot holding and time as a public health control procedure; provided procedures to operator. 2. Observed chorizo (121F - Hot Holding) on shelf above stove top at cook line. Per employee, food left out of temperature for approximately one hour; per operator, foods are being held on time without proper time as a public health control procedure. Educated employee on proper procedure and hot holding; provided procedures to operator. Operator put food on stove top to reheat to 165F and begin time process.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at front counter. Employee remade and corrected to 50ppm;
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1. Observed build up of grease residue on oven handle and fridge doors in kitchen. 2. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on the door frame of fridge door inside kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice and food debris on bottom interior of reach in freezer in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed Bread container uncovered at dish rack. Operator covered the bread container.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above plantains inside reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer +10 degrees F above temperature. Operator calibrated thermometer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deep cut marks on red cutting board stored inside kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloth stored inside chlorine sanitizer bucket at front counter. Employee discarded and remade chlorine sanitizer.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front display case - guava and cheese pastry (116F - Hot Holding); ham croquette (107F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes. Operator raised the case temperature. Additionally observed on stove in kitchen - cooked chorizo (97F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately an hour. Operator turned stove back on.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored directly on the floor at front near the chest freezer. Operator stored correctly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at main grill.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at reach in cooler across from main grill. Operator removed and stored properly.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on preparation table across from steam table. Operator stored correctly.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed several bottles of medicine above prep table and pantry area. Operator removed.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator crack eggs put on grill and proceeded to prepare ready to eat foods, no handwashing.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw prepared breaded steaks over ready to eat empanadas in reach-in freezer. Operator moved.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs at 56F at cook line. As per operator, out for 60 min at 9:25AM. Operator placed in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to espresso cups in front area. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above prep table at kitchen prep area. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed breaded steak in freezer not protected. Operator covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet in use wiping cloth on counted at front area. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions (110°F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator turned stove on to reheat to 165°F or above.
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