Fat Mamaz
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
58
Score
Fat Mamaz appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Fat Mamaz was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 11 violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs then handle ready to eat burrito without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used plastic single service bags discarded in hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed bag and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored by prep sink.
41-17-4
Basic - 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. Observed multiple commercially processed fish items being thawed in original reduced oxygen packaging in standing reach in cooler on cook line. Fish items were still frozen solid.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with lid stored on prep table next to food items by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hoods above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee cup lids stored not inverted at customer self service coffee counter in lobby. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over bag of ready to eat fries in chest freezer in kitchen. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in standing reach in cooler by exit. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items with temperatures of 62-69F stored in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated lid was left open moved food items to reach in cooler for cooling. Sliced cheese, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes (62-69F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution stored on prep table next to food items. Person in charge removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal whisk stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Employee removed whisk. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed brownies and cupcakes stored in cabinet and available for customer self-service with no labeling. Person in charge moved cabinet behind counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled above prep table in dish area.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to point of sale system in kitchen. Person in charge removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of raw shell eggs on prep table. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
33
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household roach spray on shelf outside kitchen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed household roach spray on shelf outside kitchen door near restrooms. Employee discarded roach spray. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed white powder on floor under and around three compartment sink area. Person in charge stated it was a household roach preventative. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: At callback observed white tracking powder under three compartment sink and in storage closet near restrooms. Employee cleaned and mopped areas. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
41-25-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; seven dead roaches under three compartment sink. Two dead roaches in storage closet next to restrooms. Eight dead roaches under prep table across from three compartment sink. Three dead roaches near fryers behind grill station. Three dead roaches behind ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: At callback observed; one dead roach under three compartment sink. One dead roach under prep table across from three compartment sink. One dead roach in storage area by restrooms. Employee cleaned and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed nine individually packaged cupcakes with no labels or stickers. Observed two individually wrapped sweet potato pies with no label or sticker. Person in charge could not provide invoice. Corporation given by employee inactive. Unable to find a license with Dept. of Agriculture. Employee removed from service. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household roach spray on shelf outside kitchen door. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in storage closet next to restrooms. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese in flip top cooler on cook line with temperature at 51F. Cook voluntarily discarded. Observed raw chicken in refrigerator in storage closet across from restrooms with temperature at 52F. Person in charge stated refrigerator was not in use and did not know how long the raw chicken was inside. Stop Sale issued. Observed pancake batter on bottom shelf of prep table with temperature at 70F. Employee stated was taken out 30 minutes prior. Observed shelled eggs on prep table with ambient temperature of 81F. Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) Pancake batter (70F - Cold Holding); Ambient shelled eggs (81F - Cold Holding)**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bug spray can on shelf with food items. Person in charge moved to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed white powder on floor under and around three compartment sink area. Person in charge stated it was a household roach preventative. **Warning**
41-25-4
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. Observed no employee reporting. Employee on cook line has no proof of training and no signed reporting form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee handling food items with no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label. Employee stated it was bleach and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container on air dry shelves with crack.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe connected to hand wash sink by three compartment sink disconnected and water draining on floor. Employee reconnected pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go cups stored not inverted above main service window. Observed to go cups stored not inverted above ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet unable to be flushed.
32-23-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed; spatula with melted handled hanging on wall across from three compartment sink. Grill scraper with melted handle.
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind grill station and flip top coolers soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket by cook line prep table stored on floor. Observed sanitizer bucket at front prep table with single service items stored on floor. Employee picked up and moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line handling food items with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; seven dead roaches under three compartment sink. Two dead roaches in storage closet next to restrooms. Eight dead roaches under prep table across from three compartment sink. Three dead roaches near fryers behind grill station. Three dead roaches behind ice machine. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee speaker on prep table with food items. Employee cell phone on prep table with food items. Employee cell phone in front area on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors behind all equipment throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
16
Jun 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler, cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding). Flip top was open and closed constantly during lunch and breakfast rush. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf above steam well that holds grits and sausage, window cleaner. Employee removed cleaner from above food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On food storage rack by back door of establishment, employee drink on shelf above customer food. Employee phone next to prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two containers next to triple sink are melted around the rim.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryers have build up of grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter and side of fryers have grease build up. Gaskets of standing reach in cooler soiled with build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Three containers on storage rack next to triple sink have old labels on them.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on prep table in kitchen not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
55
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler drawers at cook line, sausage (72F - Cold Holding); cooked pepper onion mix (61F - Cold Holding); shell eggs- ambient temperature on inspectors thermometer, 63f. Operator stated items in cooler less than 4 hours. Items moved to stand up reach-in cooler. Operator called for service. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. At shelf by kitchen handwash sink, salmon mix held on time with no time marked. Operator stated salmon has one hour left, marked time. Also, items on top section of flip top reach-in cooler have no time marked. Operator moved these items to time on last inspection. Items in cooler less than four hours, operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Two employees present with no proof of employee responsibilities. Operator discussed with employees and had DBPR form signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink a cook line, whisk in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At steam table counter, employee drink on counter. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. In dining area by service window, sweet potato pies in display case for self service have no labels. Operator moved pies to kitchen area for employees to give to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cook line, reach-in cooler drawers missing ambient thermometer.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In storage room, shelf unit has unsealed wood shelves.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, stand up reach-in cooler gaskets have build up. Ac unit by back door, cover soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen, reach-in cooler drawers at cook lien and bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room, open case of styrofoam cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In storage room, mop stored in mop bucket wringer.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On prep table by ice machine, plastic container identified as sugar, not labeled.
02D-01-5
39
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. main flip-top cooler: cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding) Person in charge called service. Person in charge placed ice bags on product. Items left in cooler for 3 hours per person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (130F - Hot Holding) person in charge turned up steam well, placed sausage on flat top to reheat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
22-02-4
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/ Food manager certification onsite does not March person in charge. Food manager not present with 4 or e employees working with food.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) gaskets for deep freezer in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. 3) gaskets for reach in freezers in storage room soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Employee drinks in foam cup in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed employee drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of main flip-top cooler in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floors throughout kitchen and under fry equipment soiled with food debris
36-73-4
45
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg them got paper towels to grab cook salmon patty, explained to him and he washed hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 65f sweet potato pies, 70f pancake mix, under flat grill,employee write time on, explained time as public health control **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners above clean dishes by triple sink
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl in bucket, test strip was dark blue and then got white because is bleaching out, employee diluted it to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
16-33-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Peeling off, prep area by cook line
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table by ice machine, mgr placed it on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Preparing food
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep unit **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By handsink at front counter area
36-24-5
Basic - 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. Pies, brownies, and cakes
02D-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit, mgr placed one
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler by cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. By cook line, mgr changed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizer water, employee changed it **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front counter area, placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf by ice machine, mgr discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fat Mamaz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fat Mamaz on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fat Mamaz?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Fat Mamaz.
How does Fat Mamaz compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Fat Mamaz most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Fat Mamaz's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Mamaz have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fat Mamaz 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 Fat Mamaz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Mamaz is inspected around four times per year on average.
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