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MAMAJUANA CAFE TAMPA

9202 ANDERSON RD, Tampa FL 33635

Last inspected Jun 20, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3912411
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 24
MAY 24
SEP 24
JUN 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

5 cases · $2,080

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023032557May 22, 2023Nov 2, 2023
3--2023009032Dec 9, 2022Jun 2, 2023$600
3--2022042491Aug 3, 2022Feb 3, 2023$360
3--2016011726Mar 4, 2016Jun 22, 2016$800
3--2014053329Nov 20, 2014Feb 18, 2015$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially package to reduce oxygen fish not removed from package before thawed. 7 fillet salmon
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 44F cold hold, raw beef 45F cold hold. The refrigerator had been unplugged by the porter at 9am and was turned on by the staff less than 3 hours ago
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.2 pieces of pipe in hand wash sinks near the cook line. Removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2 hand wash sinks no paper towels. Operator replenished paper towels during the inspection
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory during inspection and operator hung it on the wall.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Milk,sour cream, cooked vegetables
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored on soiled wire rack
Basic/24-06-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon fillets 7
Basic/06-09-1
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee belongings stored on prep table. All personal items moved away from clean utensils and food.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Plantains in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5
Water draining onto floor surface. Clean water pipe spraying onto the floor at a dish machine.
Basic/29-03-4
The state's own report →
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtails, cooked black bean and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored behind cut bell peppers in reach-in cooler on cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice cube in ice machine contaminated with condensation from ice machine.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle reach-in cooler on cook line Cold Holding: crab meat 48 F, raw calamari 49 F, raw steak 48 F, raw chicken 48 F. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: cooked chicken wing 49 F, cooked oxtail 48 F, cooked black bean 50 F, butter 48 F, raw beef 45 F. Operator moved time/temperature control for safety food from reach-in cooler to walk-in freezer, and left the walk-in freezer door open to help cooling walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitation bucket stored in hand wash sink by three compartments sink. Operator removed bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtails, cooked black bean and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from ice machine overflowing on top of the ice machine and dripping onto ice cubes inside the bin. Operator turned off ice machine and started clean and sanitize the area.
Basic/28-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times, chlorine tested 0ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Multiple fry oils stored on floor at kitchen and dry food storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 containers of tomato sauce (92-98F - Hot Holding) in small steam well on cook line. Operator reheats sauce on stove top, re temped 173F at time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with black mold like substance on reach-in cooler at cook line. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked shrimp and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice stored on floor in dry food storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink by soda machine in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of cooked penne pasta not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on lid.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP salmon fillets not removed from package after thawed.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinking glasses stored in handwash sink at bar. Operator removed glasses from handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink on cook line. Operator replaced batteries.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtails, potato soup and other cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP salmon fillets thawed without removed from packages and store in reach-in cooler from yesterday.
Basic/06-09-1/Repeat Violation
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink missing cold water handle on cook line.
Basic/29-09-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. Employee was mistakenly replaced sanitizer with drying chemical. Operator replaced the correct chlorine sanitizer, ran multiple times and tested 50ppm.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picked up potato from floor, then returned to working with food without replace gloves and wash hands. Discussed with operator.
High priority/12A-09-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a container of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon fillets stored in reach-in cooler at 42 F and not removed from ROP.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of marinara 112 F stored in steam well at cook line. Operator reheating at time of inspection, temped 178 F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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 in walk-in cooler. Chef date marked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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/ 5 employees working at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a container of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon fillets stored in reach-in cooler at 42 F and not removed from ROP.
Basic/06-09-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle missing in Handwash sink at cook line.
Basic/29-09-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee clean at time of inspection but not sanitize the surface.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.