SWEET MAMA'S
1527 CESERY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 904.267.0808
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
■ Ordered shut AUG 26, 2026
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 rodent droppings under soda table station 10 on floor under drink station and cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6a¿¿1-26 Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 rodent droppings under soda table station 10 on floor under drink station and cooler
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. Handsink in kitchen next to triple sink,employee provided paper towels
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over flip top 2 door cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on line wearing a watch
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on flip top 2 door cooler
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice machine in hall way next to restroom. Locking device broken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom missing employees must wash hands sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on 2 door flip top cooler (seafood) Stand up silver cooler soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing in standing water near triple sink.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None in dispenser, provided
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water 66f on line, discarded
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor, moved
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in hallway near restroom, lock missing from machine
Oct 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired. 6-1-25
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut bagged collard greens in Togo thank you bags stored in reach in cooler
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired. 6-1-25
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cut cabbage,cheese and cakes. Manager moved to store correctly
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lauren Jones' expired 1-6-25
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw beef over pan of baked beans in single door reach in cooler next to soda station, removed raw beef to store correctly
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. Carl expired 2023
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop parboiled rice upfront under counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks in kitchen no hair restraint. Placed on hair nets
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stood oven door handles. Moved from oven doors
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened personal Arizona Mango tea in single reach in cooler next to drink station, drink discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in prep sink in a container with standing water, employee turned on water
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored in hall way near restroom. Lock missing
Oct 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits 98f on hot holding unit, reheated on stove
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to triple sink, manager provided
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jay and David
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between to prep tables, moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven doors, tongs moved
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. End caps missing on lights over triple sink area
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer frozen raw chicken over fish and shrimp. Moved to store correctly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken over container of potato Salad, manager moved to store correctly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits 78 and meat loaf on line, states was out cause of order, moved to cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zap spray bottle with clear substance inside, manager states it's bleach
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chain not around tanks, secured
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between 2 prep tables, moved to sink to clean
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven doors, moved from oven doors
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. utensils in water 79f on line, discussed with operator about 135f holding
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door cooler upfront
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Empress Energy Health and Wellness- Canned Sea Moss for sale in establishment for customer self service. Person in charge unable to provide license or DACS license for establishment. Person in charge states operator makes at home.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw oxtails over cabbage in reach in cooler adjacent to cookline.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Empress Energy Health and Wellness- Canned Sea Moss for sale in establishment for customer self service. Person in charge unable to provide license or DACS license for establishment. Person in charge states operator makes at home.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner atop bag-in-box soda near storage rack.
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. Person in charge indicated establishment did not have plan for vomiting/diarrhea event.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink being used to store rubber dish mats and cutting board. Employee removed rubber mats and cutting board.
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 of any training due to all training certificates being expired.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lima beans stored in reach in cooler made more than 24 hours ago not date marked.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three oxygen tanks located near triple sink are not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal drinking cups atop prep table shelf next to SS containers and food items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on containers stored on drying rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler adjacent to cooking station has torn gasket seals.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the threshold of the right side exterior double doors.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom interior of Double ovens adjacent to cooking station is heavily soiled.
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. Cakes stored in grab and go containers in dining area for customer self service missing minimum labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer and reach in coolers located adjacent to triple sink and prep area, respectively had soiled gasket seals. Vent hood above cooking station heavily soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open garbage lid on dumpster in rear of establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth atop prep table area adjacent to cook station.
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.