MAMAS KITCHEN 3
9312 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.932.7111
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021055724 | Nov 22, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop Swiss cheese, cut tomatoes,cut onions inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed eggs and properly stored eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink has a knife stored inside it. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed fish, raw chicken, has no date inside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Box of bread stored on floor inside walk in frezzer.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line is soiled with old food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket in back kitchen area by soda syrup boxes.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher tested 0PPM of chlorine three compartment sink already set up. Spoke with management about not using dishwasher until working properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop ready to eat potato salad inside walk in cooler.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, at handwashing sink by tea machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage prepared in the past 24 hours has no date marking inside reaching cooler on cooks line. Chef added dates to cooked sausage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of chemicals.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in coolers. Owner removed and placed knife at 3 compartment sink.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Gasket are soiled inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with degreaser has no labeling.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table on cooks line. Employee removed drink and placed at dishwasher.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding- Pork 46F. Rice 45F. Fish 46F. At 8:32- items placed on ice inside walk in freezer for repaid chill. Temperature at 9:00, rice (40F),fish (42F) pork (40F)
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice,cooked beef,raw fish, has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Manager discarded drink.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink has no lid on food preparation table. Manager discarded drink.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Boxes of gyro cones stored on floor inside freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Nov 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment waiting for shipment of chlorine for dishwasher. Establishment had non approved laundry bleach sanitizer at time of inspection, discussed obtaining food safe bleach. Operator got bleach safe for food contact at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store cleaning supplies operator moved at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon requests.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator time as public health form at time of inspection. Operator printed and filled out form at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle, server station. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near back door soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items on prep cutting board on cooksline.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher reading 0ppm, discussed with operator on having technician out to service machine. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board cooksline.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Operator closed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squirt bottles throughout kitchen not labeled.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and continue to work without proper handwashing or glove change. Discussed with operator about proper handwashing procedure.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Establishment has a functioning dish machine on site.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed with operator importance of Big 6 food borne illness. Provided operator with education packet.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using chart but no written plan, provided operator with print out of Time as a Public Health Control sheet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes in reach in cooler not properly date marked. Potato salad on salad line unlabeled in reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back prep area soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non-handled bowl used in container of cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen prep area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice in walk in freezer towards back.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline and server station soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryer in kitchen soiled with debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink observed in cooler next to server station.
Stored food not covered. Gyro meat in freezer stored uncovered in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer on cook line on bottom shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall surrounding kitchen area, soiled with debris. Floor soiled with debris under equipment in kitchen area.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of corn beef hash leaking fluid.
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.
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler as you enter the kitchen. Owner discarded drink.
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.