MAMA'S TACOS
2256 E OLIVE RD, Pensacola FL 32514 · 850-261-3890
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 21 visits since November 2023
MAR 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater from warewashing facilities draining outside into segregated area near outside dining area. Per operator, drains were cleaned and pipe leading to septic tank burst, causing leak approximately a week ago. Outside dining area has been blocked off since then.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025062359 | Aug 13, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $400 |
| 6--2025031560 | Apr 4, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Upon inspection, observed cook wipe face while wearing gloves. After asking employee to change gloves and wash hands, employee continued to put on new gloves without washing hands and began working on preparing food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection, sink at bar blocked with blender jug. Operator removed blender jug during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back doors have gaps throughout threshold.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of salsa in walk-in cooler. Operator began correcting storage during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing wash sink by ice machine is clogged and needing repair. Addressed in routine inspection 3/24/26.
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by ice machine in kitchen is blocked due to a clog. Sink is currently waiting for repairs.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for several items throughout kitchen.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Large gap in dumpster bottom from rust.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps along threshold of back doors connected to kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build-up in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hamburger meat thawing in standing water in prep sink, and chicken thawing in ambient air next to prep sink. Operator moved items to close by reach-in cooler.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale.
Aug 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale.
Aug 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale.
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/25.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed water drip from ceiling landing on reach-in cooler behind server station. Water splashed onto salsa and diced onions in reach-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink in establishment at time of inspection. Manager replaced paper towels during inspection.
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. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler do not have ambient air within safe food temperatures. Observed ice build-up on condenser and fan.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed fly tape during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in back prep area, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from ceiling. Per manager, repairs are scheduled for this week.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater from warewashing facilities draining outside into segregated area near outside dining area. Per operator, drains were cleaned and pipe leading to septic tank burst, causing leak approximately a week ago. Outside dining area has been blocked off since then.
Apr 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater from warewashing facilities draining outside into segregated area near outside dining area. Per operator, drains were cleaned and pipe leading to septic tank burst, causing leak approximately a week ago. Outside dining area has been blocked off since then.
Apr 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater from warewashing facilities draining outside into segregated area near outside dining area. Per operator, drains were cleaned and pipe leading to septic tank burst, causing leak approximately a week ago. Outside dining area has been blocked off since then.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken at 50f in walk-in cooler held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken at 50f in walk-in cooler held overnight. See stop sale. Shrimp in reach-in cooler at 51f for 3 hours. Operator applied ice bath to rapidly cool shrimp. Bags of cut lettuce at 47f, and milk at 46f, both received 1 hour ago. Operator propped walk-in freezer open to help cool down walk-in cooler.
Mar 5, 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. Raw chicken, steak, fish, and shrimp in reach-in cooler under grill stored over cut onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plates used as scoops under grills, bowl used as scoop for sugar. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometers in walk-in cooler or reach-in coolers.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outside bar added, per manager, only operates on Friday nights. Assisted operator on submitting plans and remodel notification to plan review. This violation must be complied by 10/21/24.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator placed work order during inspection. This violation must be complied by 8/29/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler for 1 hour: shredded lettuce 50f, pork 49f, chicken 50f, steak 50f. Upon questioning, cooler door was left open during delivery.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at bar used for storage of various items. Operator removed items during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present at time of inspection, more than 3 food handling employees present. Food manager arrived toward end of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outside bar added, per manager, only operates on Friday nights. Assisted operator on submitting plans and remodel notification to plan review. This violation must be complied by 10/21/24.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Rinse compartment of sink filled with soiled water. Operator changed water for clean water during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for sugar in prep area.
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, pot of boiled tomatoes and chilis stored on floor. Operator placed items on rack during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Tortilla shells stored on top of oven uncovered.
Jul 22, 2024□ 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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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review.
Jun 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review.
May 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review.
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak in reach-in cooler over ready to eat cooked items. Manager removed steak during inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee walk from outside with gloves on and report to cook line without first washing hands or changing gloves. Manager asked employee to wash hands and change gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili rollenos in walk-in freezer covered in ice build-up.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans in reach-in cooler at 59f. Beans held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in walk-in cooler at 50f for 1.5 hours. Beans in reach-in cooler 59f held overnight.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter missing automatic vacuum breaker and also from hot water faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sinks throughout establishment used for dish storage. Manager had items removed during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for seasonings. Plates used as scoop for cooked chicken and beef. Operator removed bowl and plates during inspection.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment approved for 157 seats, counted 216 seats.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Tortillas on top of oven not covered.
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to hold pork and beef on hot holding line. Manager removed bags and deposited food in metal pans.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs 50f (ambient temperature for 1 hour). Manager moved shell eggs to walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes at 60f for 30 minutes. Manager moved tomatoes to walk-in cooler. Out for 1 hour: Milk 50f, separate milk 51f, raw shrimp 47f, shell eggs 50/40f (ambient). Manager set temperature lower walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One side of splitter on cold faucet and hot water faucet at mop sink missing automatic vacuum breaker.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice left on prep table for 1 hour at 98f. Manager moved rice to walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection, manager had no proof of food manager training. Manager who has proof arrived.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for queso in walk-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at mop sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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