MAMAS KREYOL CUISINE
267 2ND ST NW, Ruskin FL 33570
Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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3 inspections trending up, 13 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Plans need to be submitted, observed 3 compartment sink and handwash sink sharing faucet. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employees went to get chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink sharing a faucet. Operator needs to add faucet solely for handwash sink. Priority: Basic
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable running water on truck. Employee put water in water tank and now has running water. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Plans need to be submitted, observed 3 compartment sink and handwash sink sharing faucet. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employees went to get chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink sharing a faucet. Operator needs to add faucet solely for handwash sink. Priority: Basic
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Empanadas in grocery bags in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 50 F, cheese 50 F in reach in cooler, operator placed in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanadas 115 F, operator turned up heat in warmer.
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 reach in cooler not date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese in reach in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted at time of inspection.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over bananas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 45 F, bacon 50 F in reach in cooler, operator turned temperature down on cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanada 116 F, operator turned eat up.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle in handwash sink, removed at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broke.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle.
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