Boba Mamatea Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
55
Score
Public records show six inspections at Boba Mamatea Cafe stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Islamorada restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
86
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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/. The fenced area outside the back door is used for food storage , frying food and single service storage. Wood fence walls and plywood ceiling with large gaps and opening with environmental contamination **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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. Surakan **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has a wood fence in place of all or part of a wall and plywood ceiling. Observed a fryer and food cooking in it in an area that is not fully enclosed . This area is a fenced in area with a plywood ceiling at the Back door area that is label as storage and mop sink on approved plans . The area is open to environmental contamination . There should be no food storage or preparation in the area. **Warning**
08B-40-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Food being stored in a room that has a wood fence in place of all or part of a wall and plywood ceiling. Observed a fryer and food cooking in it in an area that is not fully enclosed . This area is a fenced in area with a plywood ceiling at the Back door area that is label as storage and mop sink on approved plans . The area is open to environmental contamination. Observed plastic oil container, teriyaki glaze, bottles of soy sauce stored in the fenced area **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Food being prepared in a room that has a wood fence in place of all or part of a wall and plywood ceiling. . This area is a fenced in area with a plywood ceiling at the Back door area that is label as storage and mop sink on approved plans . The area is open to environmental contamination. Due to walls of wood fencing and gaps in fence. **Warning**
25-11-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. **Warning**
08B-32-4
50
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 90 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (78F - Cooling); Poultry (46*F - Cold Holding); pizza (47*F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48*F - Cold Holding); tofu (44*F)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by case of oranges and take out containers.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside, observed rice vermicelli and paper goods stored outside , under cover in fenced room.
08B-42-4
Basic - Pitcher of tea stored near sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored outside and on the floor in fenced room
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar salt flour
02D-01-5
43
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over boba.
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor. And out side under cover.
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order cup in sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar, syrup
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boba Mamatea Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boba Mamatea Cafe on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boba Mamatea Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boba Mamatea Cafe.
How does Boba Mamatea Cafe compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Boba Mamatea Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Boba Mamatea Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boba Mamatea Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boba Mamatea Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Boba Mamatea Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boba Mamatea Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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