MAMA'S TACOS

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Upon inspection, observed cook wipe face while wearing gloves. After asking employee to change gloves and wash hands, employee continued to put on new gloves without washing hands and began working on preparing food. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection, sink at bar blocked with blender jug. Operator removed blender jug during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back doors have gaps throughout threshold.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of salsa in walk-in cooler. Operator began correcting storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing wash sink by ice machine is clogged and needing repair. Addressed in routine inspection 3/24/26.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by ice machine in kitchen is blocked due to a clog. Sink is currently waiting for repairs. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for several items throughout kitchen.

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Large gap in dumpster bottom from rust.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps along threshold of back doors connected to kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build-up in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hamburger meat thawing in standing water in prep sink, and chicken thawing in ambient air next to prep sink. Operator moved items to close by reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Prep area reach-in cooler is no longer being used and is being replaced. Walk-in cooler is still in use but repairs are scheduled later today. Walk-in cooler: refried beans cooked last night 56f. See stop sale. Beef 65f Ambient Cooling 45 minutes. Other walk-in cooler items have been determined to be out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes from truck delivery, pork chicken, and preshredded lettuce all at 45f. Make line reach-in cooler: lettuce 41f, shredded cheese 43f. Bean dip unavailable at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: New prep area reach-in cooler has been received and holding cold at 38f. In reach-in cooler: pork 60f Cook Cooling 2 hours. In walk-in cooler: beef 45f Cook Cooling overnight, preshredded lettuce 45f time undetermined. See stop sale. Chicken 43f, pork 46f Cook Cooling 2 hours. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Prep area reach-in cooler is no longer being used and is being replaced. Walk-in cooler is still in use but repairs are scheduled later today. Walk-in cooler: refried beans cooked last night 56f. See stop sale. Beef 65f Ambient Cooling 45 minutes. Other walk-in cooler items have been determined to be out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes from truck delivery, pork chicken, and preshredded lettuce all at 45f. Make line reach-in cooler: lettuce 41f, shredded cheese 43f. Bean dip unavailable at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/25. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed water drip from ceiling landing on reach-in cooler behind server station. Water splashed onto salsa and diced onions in reach-in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink in establishment at time of inspection. Manager replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler do not have ambient air within safe food temperatures. Observed ice build-up on condenser and fan.

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed fly tape during inspection.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in back prep area, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer.

Basic - Water leaking from ceiling. Per manager, repairs are scheduled for this week.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater from warewashing facilities draining outside into segregated area near outside dining area. Per operator, drains were cleaned and pipe leading to septic tank burst, causing leak approximately a week ago. Outside dining area has been blocked off since then. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Repairs from pipe have been completed shortly before callback inspection. Area has not been cleaned yet and grey water is still present. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater from warewashing facilities draining outside into segregated area near outside dining area. Per operator, drains were cleaned and pipe leading to septic tank burst, causing leak approximately a week ago. Outside dining area has been blocked off since then. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken at 50f in walk-in cooler held overnight.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken at 50f in walk-in cooler held overnight. See stop sale. Shrimp in reach-in cooler at 51f for 3 hours. Operator applied ice bath to rapidly cool shrimp. Bags of cut lettuce at 47f, and milk at 46f, both received 1 hour ago. Operator propped walk-in freezer open to help cool down walk-in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Outside bar added, per manager, only operates on Friday nights. Assisted operator on submitting plans and remodel notification to plan review. This violation must be complied by 10/21/24. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Time Extended

High Priority - 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator placed work order during inspection. This violation must be complied by 8/29/24. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler for 1 hour: shredded lettuce 50f, pork 49f, chicken 50f, steak 50f. Upon questioning, cooler door was left open during delivery. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at bar used for storage of various items. Operator removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present at time of inspection, more than 3 food handling employees present. Food manager arrived toward end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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/. Outside bar added, per manager, only operates on Friday nights. Assisted operator on submitting plans and remodel notification to plan review. This violation must be complied by 10/21/24. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Rinse compartment of sink filled with soiled water. Operator changed water for clean water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for sugar in prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, pot of boiled tomatoes and chilis stored on floor. Operator placed items on rack during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tortilla shells stored on top of oven uncovered. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Establishment added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: New plans have not been submitted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Operator provided proof that plans are being worked. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Establishment added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: New plans have not been submitted. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak in reach-in cooler over ready to eat cooked items. Manager removed steak during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee walk from outside with gloves on and report to cook line without first washing hands or changing gloves. Manager asked employee to wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili rollenos in walk-in freezer covered in ice build-up.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans in reach-in cooler at 59f. Beans held overnight.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in walk-in cooler at 50f for 1.5 hours. Beans in reach-in cooler 59f held overnight. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter missing automatic vacuum breaker and also from hot water faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sinks throughout establishment used for dish storage. Manager had items removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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/. Establishment added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink at bar.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for seasonings. Plates used as scoop for cooked chicken and beef. Operator removed bowl and plates during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment approved for 157 seats, counted 216 seats.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tortillas on top of oven not covered.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to hold pork and beef on hot holding line. Manager removed bags and deposited food in metal pans. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs 50f (ambient temperature for 1 hour). Manager moved shell eggs to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes at 60f for 30 minutes. Manager moved tomatoes to walk-in cooler. Out for 1 hour: Milk 50f, separate milk 51f, raw shrimp 47f, shell eggs 50/40f (ambient). Manager set temperature lower walk-in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One side of splitter on cold faucet and hot water faucet at mop sink missing automatic vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice left on prep table for 1 hour at 98f. Manager moved rice to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection, manager had no proof of food manager training. Manager who has proof arrived. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for queso in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at mop sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.