MEMA'S RESTAURANT
1147 HWY 17 S, Satsuma FL 32189 · 386.649.4929
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections trending up, 68 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roaches on wall behind prep table in back room in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches in glue trap under prep table in back area in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded roaches in glue trap.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with metal shavings. Person in charge placed aside too clean.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station sink used to fill and dump containers with water. Discussed with person in charge.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles filled with purple liquid missing labels. Person in charge added labels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two pressurized tanks in shed not secured. Person in charge secured them too shelf.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and standing reach in cooler torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezers have ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gaskets in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer in shed soiled with dust/dirt.
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) operator placed underneath to bring down to proper temperature.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth sanitizer 200+. Operator remade 50 ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Most recent well report not available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Reach in cooler shelves near back door and left cooler from bar entrance to kitchen has dark mold like build up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in multiple reach in freezers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill station has grease build up.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with purple liquid not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Most updated well report not available.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach In freezers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign at front counter area. Operator placed a temporary sign.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves near back kitchen exit door soiled.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well report available.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer outside under canopy.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket by back door.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed shelves in outside shed not sealed.
Oct 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On top shelf of reach in freezer, steaks over ready to eat food. Operator moved to proper shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs sitting on counter on cook line no time marked. Indicated on paperwork
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees wash and rinse but not sanitize dish ware. Middle sink of 3 compartment sink was filled with soap. Person in charge set up correctly and spoke to employees.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024 Operator updated license during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On top shelf of reach in freezer, steaks over ready to eat food. Operator moved to proper shelf
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roaches on wall behind prep table in back room in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches in glue trap under prep table in back area in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded roaches in glue trap.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of flip top cooler, on cook line, sausage (61F) Also shredded cheese (47F). Other items in cooler (43F). Employee stated that they have been going in and out for the past hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs sitting on counter on cook line no time marked. Indicated on paperwork
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler at front counter. Employee stated that milk was opened on Saturday Operator dated milk
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. Operator stated that she did not have paperwork
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes in a pot on prep table in prep area temperature at (121F). Hour later temperature at (114F). Observed sausage gravy in a pot on prep table temperature at (175F). Hour later (108).
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled bottles at 3 compartment sink not labeled. Operator stated one is degreaser and one is bleach. Operator labeled bottles.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well report available
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches throughout the back prep area in kitchen Operator began cleaning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer by cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters over cook line in kitchen
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed narrow neck drink bottles reused as cooling stick in hot foods.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket by back door in kitchen
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In outside shed wood not sealed
Apr 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In storage outside; raw sausage over cooked sausage, Rae chicken over bread. Person in charge moved all to store properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. I egg in reach in cooler broken. Person in charge removed broken egg.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on shell eggs and pancake batter. Person in charge time stamped both.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well report not onsite.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag on shelf with dry storage. Person in charge removed bag.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All reach in freezers throughout have ice accumulation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle laying in ice. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup with no handle laying in sugar. Person in charge removed.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cutting boards in back prep area. Person in charge removed rags.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter; single service to-go boxes not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At bar counter, cakes not in container with hinged lids. Person in Charge moved cakes behind counter.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cooked cracked raw shell eggs and then grabbed ready to eat cheese without washing hands in between. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed gloves on.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then grab cheese without washing hands 1st.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At first storage shed, reach-in freezer had raw pork chops stored over bread. Person in Charge moved to appropriate shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (61F - Cold Holding) cheese was above fill line. Placed in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In mop sink in back of building, vacuum breaker missing.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler, turkey and ham not dated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in hand wash sink near server station. Pitcher removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Expired 6.21.23.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At sink in kitchen, unlabeled spray bottle of chemicals. Person in Charge labeled spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour. Person in Charge removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In second storage shed in the back, in dry storage, multiple co2 not properly stored. Person in Charge properly secured.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In cooler, multiple personal drinks not labeled and stored with customer food. Person in Charge moved to bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep counter, phone near food. Person in Charge moved phone.
Equipment in poor repair. On cook line, 2 reach in freezers have torn gaskets.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Throughout establishment, multiple freezers with ice buildup.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At back prep area, hand of scooper in panko. Person in Charge removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies sold on counter top not labeled. Person in Charge placed behind counter.
Stored food not covered. In chest freezer in kitchen, beef Patties not covered. Person in Charge covered them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On prep counter, tomato sauce thawing at room temperature. Person in Charge moved to reach-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop area by back door, mop not hanging to dry. Person in Charge hung mop to dry.
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.