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MAMAS SOUL FOOD LAKELAND

518 MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-213-4377

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308178
Grade history
DEC 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/25
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2017035860Mar 28, 2017Oct 17, 2017$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26
High priority/50-17-3
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several cooked meats and side items in walkin cooler. It date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in freezer floor in disrepair, cracked and missing tiles
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. Case of frozen meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in stockroom with debris
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter and prep table
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 47 front counter
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bucket stored in hand washing sink on frontline
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler ex meatloaf and cooked vegetables
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Drain line u dear 3-compartment sink fixed with rubber glove to stop the leak.
Basic/29-07-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink on cookline. Bucket under pipe.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/25
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener employee washed, rinsed and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Case of fries. operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Stockroom above the single service items
Basic/38-07-4
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from the cook line.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Light not functioning. Walk in freezer.
Basic/36-62-4
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat cheesecake in reachin cooler. operator moved eggs to bottom of cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 90 F Operator placed in freezer for quick cool-down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf, vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator labeled products.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.