MAMASAMAS
1451 ATLANTIC BLVD, Neptune Beach FL 32266 · 904-914-0166
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 21 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near prep table. Manager killed and discarded from premises.
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Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made Pomodoro sauce dated 5-15-2026, House made Ragu sauce with meat dated 5-7-2026, Cooked mushrooms dated 5-15-2026, House made Ragu with meat dated 5-14-2026. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Stand alone cooler with raw steak stored over cooked meatballs. Manager removed and stored properly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu raw tuna not indicated under consumer advisory. Operator identified items during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
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Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed surface rust on side wall of interior inside ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing signs missing at employee hand sink located in kitchen. Inspector provided employee hand washing sign.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect at entrance to bar area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on drink menu Whiskey Sour made with raw shell eggs without Consumer advisory indicating that it contains raw shell eggs. Manager removed raw shell eggs from bar area. Operator will purchase liquid egg whites from vendor.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to dish machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal large pot of pasta stored in stand alone cooler not separated from food served to the public. Manager removed and separated from food served to the public.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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/. Observed establishment completed a remodel without plans approved, added Dish machine, and relocated mop sink.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beans dated 8-10-2024 in stand alone cooler on cook line. See stop sale. Observed Raw shrimp dated 7-1-2024 in 4 door stand alone cooler. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 4 door stand alone cooler Cooked BBQ beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Short ribs (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork belly (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork butt (54F - Cold Holding); krab meat (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Manager stated all meats were stored in cooler from prior day. Observed stand alone cooler at the entrance of cook line Cooked beans (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); pizza slaw (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage jam (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F. Manager stated all products have been in cooler from prior day. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Fish (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated all foods were placed in drawer cooler from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 4 door stand alone cooler Cooked BBQ beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Short ribs (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork belly (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork butt (54F - Cold Holding); krab meat (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Manager stated all meats were stored in cooler from prior day. Observed stand alone cooler at the entrance of cook line Cooked beans (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); pizza slaw (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage jam (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F. Manager stated all products have been in cooler from prior day. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Fish (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated all foods were placed in drawer cooler from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheddar cheese at 112F in heating container at expo station. Manager removed cheese from expo station.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed fish no longer frozen not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
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.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
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.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
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.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
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.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
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.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
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.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on cook line under reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind white chest cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the side wall next to expo cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6-1-2024.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near prep table. Manager killed and discarded from premises.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 11 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6-1-2024.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near prep table. Manager killed and discarded from premises.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 11 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6-1-2024.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near prep table. Manager killed and discarded from premises.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 11 dead roaches throughout kitchen.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly in stand alone cooler. Manager killed and discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in reach flip top cooler House made Cream sauce made with milk,sour cream and mayonnaise dated 2-10-2024. See stop sale Observed in stand alone cooler Vegetable soup and Tortilla soup dated and made on 2-10-2024. See stop sale Observed garlic chili sauce with heat added dated 2-12-2024. Observed Freestyle steak cooked on 2-10-2024.See stop sale
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chopper in kitchen soiled. Manager stated he will remove as they do not use chopper.
Required employee training expired for some of the employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for some of the employees.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink, and mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed in use towel from cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area deeply soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked ground beef date marked 9/28 in Reach in cooler.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium at Three compartment sink above 500 ppm. Person In Charge reset sanitizer level. 300 ppm.
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/. Establishment has set up outside cooking by rear of Establishment. BBQ grill and cooking area with concrete blocks.
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. Most employee training records are expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on in use box of Single Service gloves.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under Three compartment sink and by mop sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled behind cookline.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken floor tiles by prep line and Three compartment sink.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining Hand wash sink. Kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen counter. Moved by manager.
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.