MANGROVE MAMAS
19991 OVERSEAS HWY, Sugarloaf Key FL 33042 · 6319659123
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022049544 | Oct 6, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 | $400 |
| 1--2015013880 | Feb 16, 2015 | May 4, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed mode like substance on red cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of water pitcher
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken meatloaf, in walk-in cooler
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Ens Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee provided paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee provided soap.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooking line reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the pizza station.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not self-closing doors. Observed men's bathroom, located at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooking line reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the pizza station.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna packages being thawed at room temperature.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Thawed Raw tuna in ROP unopened packaging in the walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 56f relocated to cold holding unit to rapid cool
Vacuum breaker missing at inside hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Rusting and soiled can opener blade
Indoor bar Hand-wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing cleaning utensils
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle is rusting
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Produce dairy Walking cooer door has a large gap at the top and is not maintaining 41F or vm elbow
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
Utensils in poor condition.Potato scoop has heat damaged handle
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed on the ceiling in kitchen
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed can opener blade soiled. Observed wall mounted chopper soiled with food debris
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Rotting wood ceiling in pizza room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in wood top prep table. Observed chest freezer gaskets are soiled
Produce Walk-in cooler gaskets are in poor repair.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage trailer
May 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored with food on spice shelf. Observed medication on prep table in pizza area
Observed one Dented peeled tomato can present. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to propane tank, splitter needs 2 vacuum breaker s
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed can opener blade soiled. Observed wall mounted chopper soiled with food debris
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No handwash sink in new wait station area, and no working or connected to drain or hot water handwash sink at the new outdoor bar area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of burgers covers hand wash sink in prep area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding coiled hose in hand wash sink in dish area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.prep sink area
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 a newly added wait station with ice bin, ice machine condiment and single service item storage in the outside open air patio. Also observed a new outside bar area with seating and tiki type roofing, ice bin frozen drink machine, handwash sink, refrigerator for drink related items. Neither of these areas are shown on existing approved plans from 2013.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the walk-in cooler cooked : chicken, meatballs, meatloaf with no date markings
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Rotting wood ceiling in pizza room
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean a container of lids stored on mop sink
Flour container stored on floor. In the walk-in cooler onions stored on the floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in wood top prep table. Observed chest freezer gaskets are soiled
Observed an Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
Produce Walk-in cooler gaskets are in poor repair.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage trailer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed fish, pork and beef thawing on sink in kitchen. Observed chicken thawing on speed rack
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb inside kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler. Oil containers and plastic bottles of water stored on the floor
Gaskets on desert reach in cooler are in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door in poor repair
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In pizza area.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DRAWERS: (); Beef (45*F - Cold Holding); lobster (44*F - Cold Holding); Fish (45*F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46*F - Cold Holding. Cold holding unit in defrost at time of temping.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb inside kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade is soiled.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area
Food exposed to dripping water from a roof leak in the front of walk-in cooler door.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler. Oil containers and plastic bottles of water stored on the floor
Gaskets on desert reach in cooler are in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door in poor repair
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In pizza area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups stored on the floor in storage trailer.
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.