MAMAS KUNTRY KAFE
104 S US HWY 41, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-341-6262
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025072887 | Oct 3, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk and house made ranch dressing cups. milk in wait station cooler, operator removed (49F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch dressing cups, operator removed (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk in small cooler wait station cooler, (49F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch dressing cups, (49F - Cold Holding), see stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by bucket in sink. Operator removed bucket to other location.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both doors leading outside have gaps at the bottom.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and behind equipment are soiled and in need of cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen cooking and preparation equipment soiled and in need of cleaning. Soiled gaskets on doors. Hood suppression nozzles have grease buildup.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed buildup on walk in cooler shelving.
Oct 6, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addison Joe
Oct 6, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches on floor behind oven in cook line area 3 live roaches on floor behind 3 door vertical cooler in cook line area 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen 2 live roaches behind breaker box in kitchen 7 live roaches under dish machine area 1 live roach under table in cook line 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage area 10 live roaches on wheel of reach in cooler in cook line area 10 live roaches on floor between wall and reach in cooler in cook line area 16 live roaches under prep table in dish machine area 11 live roaches on wall next to prep table in kitchen 3 live roaches under dish machine area
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addison Joe
Oct 4, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches on floor behind oven in cook line area 3 live roaches on floor behind 3 door vertical cooler in cook line area 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen 2 live roaches behind breaker box in kitchen 7 live roaches under dish machine area 1 live roach under table in cook line 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage area 10 live roaches on wheel of reach in cooler in cook line area 10 live roaches on floor between wall and reach in cooler in cook line area 16 live roaches under prep table in dish machine area 11 live roaches on wall next to prep table in kitchen 3 live roaches under dish machine area
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addison Joe
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor under fryer in cook line area 1 dead roaches on floor under ice machine 4 dead roaches on floor next to 3 compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in cook line area Walls soiled throughout kitchen Hole in wall behind prep table in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Exterior of bulk seasoning bins
Oct 3, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches on floor behind oven in cook line area 3 live roaches on floor behind 3 door vertical cooler in cook line area 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen 2 live roaches behind breaker box in kitchen 7 live roaches under dish machine area 1 live roach under table in cook line 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage area 10 live roaches on wheel of reach in cooler in cook line area 10 live roaches on floor between wall and reach in cooler in cook line area 16 live roaches under prep table in dish machine area 11 live roaches on wall next to prep table in kitchen 3 live roaches under dish machine area
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addison Joe
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor under fryer in cook line area 1 dead roaches on floor under ice machine 4 dead roaches on floor next to 3 compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in cook line area Walls soiled throughout kitchen Hole in wall behind prep table in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Exterior of bulk seasoning bins
Oct 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Salsa
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. 0ppm. Operator called dish machine technician for service.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops stored over margarine in walk in cooler. Operator separated to correct shelves.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches on floor behind oven in cook line area 3 live roaches on floor behind 3 door vertical cooler in cook line area 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen 2 live roaches behind breaker box in kitchen 7 live roaches under dish machine area 1 live roach under table in cook line 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage area 10 live roaches on wheel of reach in cooler in cook line area 10 live roaches on floor between wall and reach in cooler in cook line area 16 live roaches under prep table in dish machine area 11 live roaches on wall next to prep table in kitchen 3 live roaches under dish machine area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. whipped spread packets (74F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped spread packets (74F - Cold Holding) on tables out since 6am. See stop sale. In reach in cooler in front of grill in cook line area. Operator took temperatures at 7am and all food was below 40F. Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. corned beef hash (44F - Cold Holding); hash browns (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); burger patty (44F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Whipped butter on tables since 7am, observed at 10am after multiple customers.
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 opened 9/30. Operator dated.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addison Joe
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor under fryer in cook line area 1 dead roaches on floor under ice machine 4 dead roaches on floor next to 3 compartment sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in 3 door vertical cooler. Operator removed to segregate.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in cook line area Walls soiled throughout kitchen Hole in wall behind prep table in kitchen
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Exterior of bulk seasoning bins
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over tomatoes in walk in cooler Pooled eggs stored over cooked sausage Operator corrected shelves
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed ice machine put in its place.
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink removed and ice machine put in place in kitchen. Hand sink in between 3 comp sink and dish machine in plans has been moved. Dish machine and 3 compartment sink has been moved around. Ice machine moved. Oven installed in kitchen where wok top used to be. Freezer removed next to walk in cooler and a mixer has been added. In the bar area soda station has been moved and the coolers have been changed out. Coffee and tea machines have been added to the bar area. Office is used for dry storage/soda bib storage. Also used for office. Mop sink removed completely. When operator was questioned stated they fill mop bucket in kitchen and dump water outback.
Aug 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and batters stored in Lowe's five gallon buckets. Discussed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 57F Diced tomatoes 48F Cheddar cheese slices 57F Omelette set up sausage 73F Sliced tomatoes 56F 51F sausage cooked 48F tuna fish Chicken salad 54F Cottage cheese 44F Spinach 63F Cut lettuce 62F Reach in cooler cook line Raw chicken 78F Butter milk 65F On cook line in container of water. Bar area ranch 51F
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed ice machine put in its place.
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink removed and ice machine put in place in kitchen. Hand sink in between 3 comp sink and dish machine in plans has been moved. Dish machine and 3 compartment sink has been moved around. Ice machine moved. Oven installed in kitchen where wok top used to be. Freezer removed next to walk in cooler and a mixer has been added. In the bar area soda station has been moved and the coolers have been changed out. Coffee and tea machines have been added to the bar area. Office is used for dry storage/soda bib storage. Also used for office. Mop sink removed completely. When operator was questioned stated they fill mop bucket in kitchen and dump water outback.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tile over ice machine acoustic, over ice machine and coolers Ceiling tile over ice machine, prep stations acoustic. Spoke with manager.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm first test, operator refilled sanitizer bucket too strong. Operator added water and was 120 ppm.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and batters stored in Lowe's five gallon buckets. Discussed with manager.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 57F Diced tomatoes 48F Cheddar cheese slices 57F Omelette set up sausage 73F Sliced tomatoes 56F 51F sausage cooked 48F tuna fish Chicken salad 54F Cottage cheese 44F Spinach 63F Cut lettuce 62F Reach in cooler cook line Raw chicken 78F Butter milk 65F On cook line in container of water. Bar area ranch 51F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled, can opener soiled. Discussed with manager.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed ice machine put in its place.
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink removed and ice machine put in place in kitchen. Hand sink in between 3 comp sink and dish machine in plans has been moved. Dish machine and 3 compartment sink has been moved around. Ice machine moved. Oven installed in kitchen where wok top used to be. Freezer removed next to walk in cooler and a mixer has been added. In the bar area soda station has been moved and the coolers have been changed out. Coffee and tea machines have been added to the bar area. Office is used for dry storage/soda bib storage. Also used for office. Mop sink removed completely. When operator was questioned stated they fill mop bucket in kitchen and dump water outback.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tile over ice machine acoustic, over ice machine and coolers Ceiling tile over ice machine, prep stations acoustic. Spoke with manager.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tin can in reach in cooler wait staff area reused for storage of butter packets.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm first test, operator refilled sanitizer bucket too strong. Operator added water and was 120 ppm.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled degreaser
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining walk in cooler shelves
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor in cook line area. Operator moved to shelf.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in cook line area
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. 0ppm, operator primed machine still 0ppm. Operator called Ecolab to get dish machine serviced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle. Operator labeled degreaser.
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