MAMAS KITCHEN
5524 S DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33611 · (813)831-6400
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without soap at time of inspection
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink next to hand wash sink at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in freezer door handle is soiled at time of inspection
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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. Observed employee drinking coffee from open styrofoam cup while prepping during inspection
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at time of inspection
Jan 6, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle is soiled at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed reach tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator moved tongs during inspection.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen is stained at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin and n bin door at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small metal bowl in bulk sugar bin at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Observed blue plastic cup stored on prep table during inspection. - Observed employee drink stored over condiments and silverware at server station at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in freezer near prep table torn at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on freezer floor at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two sleeves of togo containers stored on floor of dry storage at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind flat top at time of inspection.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed opened bottle of antacid stored in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved bottle during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large butcher block table in kitchen stained at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid stored with chemicals next to walk in cooler at time of inspection
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank stored next to soda bibs not secured at time of inspection. Operator secured tank during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee drink stored on table next to food next to oven. Operator moved drink during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled drink stored in reach in cooler. Operator removed drink at time of inspection. Spoke with operator about acceptable ways for employees to store drinks.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of sausage gravy dented at time of inspection. Operator disposed of can.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards stained on cooks line at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand was sink in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator moved bucket to lower shelf
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small metal bowl in bulk sugar. Operator removed bowl during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed shortening stored on floor in dry storage. Observed canned beans stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed brisket and ground beef being thawed in bus pan in kitchen. Operator moved to walk in cooler during inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection. Operator moved mop to dry.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Showed operator during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large grooved wood cutting board table in kitchen during inspection
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans in walk in cooler soiled.
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed operator handling customer toast without gloves, place on cutovers plate. Spoke with operator. Operator washed hands and put new gloves on.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack eggs to cook then handle clean plate to serve food to customers. Spoke with cook about proper hand washing and changing tasks.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook remove gloves then put on new pair without hand wash. Spoke with cook and he washed hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand wash sink in kitchen beginning of inspection. Employee removed strainer to dish room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Showed operator during inspection
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2022 available. Owner says son has to print out new license
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large grooved wood cutting board table in kitchen during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on clean dish table next to clean mugs in dish room
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky tap in dry storage over dry beans/barley. Employee moved during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken in pans on floor during inspection.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed wash cloth used to grab hot pans soiled and placed on cutting board during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken in prep sink without running water. Spoke with employee and they put in walking
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans in walk in cooler soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket in soiled water
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. She'll eggs stored over rte food on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep room cutting boards soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.