MAMA'S SOUL FOOD 2
1013 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-431-0639
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 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. Emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken wings on cookline held at 69F. Discussed using time as a public health control. Operator placed chicken in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cookline hand sink. Operator replaced paper towels
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Operator separated to dry.
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs lower.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer solution tested at 200ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 50ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in cookline hand sink. Operator removed.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soda fountain grate. Operator placed in container
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching food in cooked rice. Operator placed correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers at front counter. Foil pans in storage area. Operator inverted.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold well: potato salad (54F - Cold Holding) Discussed with manager to have more ice. Manager moved product to reach in freezer to rapid cool
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: baked beans (115F - Hot Holding); green beans (119F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated both items to 170f
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork and baked beans in reach in cooler not date. Manager dated
Light not functioning. Several lights burned out in dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled with debris
Feb 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees have food handlers certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator on cooks line.
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored overtop unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Manger removed chicken and properly stored it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees have food handlers certification.
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 management with employee reporting agreement all employees working at the time of inspection signed agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of pink-mold like substance.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle laying in ice inside ice machine in back kitchen area manger removed ice scoop from ice.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand washing sink on cooks line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth sitting on stream table on front line. Manger removed and properly stored cloth.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs over tomatoes
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on food service, prep tables
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks throughout kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses,cellphones on prep table
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing fish in standing water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected-observed employee discard, refill, and retest sanitizer at 50ppm
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.