Mama D's Calabash

940 Park Ave, Lake Park, FL 33403

Seafood

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Mama D's Calabash has been inspected five times since 2022. Mama D's Calabash was last inspected on Sep 9, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which Mama D's Calabash's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chest freezer - raw chicken over hash browns - operators moved raw chicken to lower position in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler alligator meat 60 F cold holding, operator states that alligator meat was not prepared and portioned today, thawed overnight at room temperature .

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler alligator meat 60 F cold holding, operator states that alligator meat was not prepared and portioned today, thawed overnight at room temperature . see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator states that hamburger is available undercooked Operator printed copy and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler; cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 1 hour, moved to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; bag of raw chicken stored over portioned ziplock bag of cooked sausage. Operator moved raw chicken below sausage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice and flour storage container(s); container with no handle used to dispense. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler; potato salad (47°F - Cold Holding); milk (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat potato salad. Operator moved eggs below potato salad. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama D's Calabash last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama D's Calabash on file is from Sep 9, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama D's Calabash?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mama D's Calabash.

How does Mama D's Calabash compare to other restaurants in Lake Park?

Mama D's Calabash most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Park average of 82.

Has Mama D's Calabash's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama D's Calabash have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama D's Calabash means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mama D's Calabash inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mama D's Calabash is inspected around two times per year on average.

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