Mama Lus Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
82
Score
Mama Lus Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Mama Lus Restaurant is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork no date marking in glass cooler in kitchen, manager stated made 2 days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in soy sauce and in corn starch. Removed from containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on back prep table **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
82
Oct 20, 2025
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. RawShrimp over ginger in glass cooler Raw pork over cooked pork, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. bowl in soy sauce used as scooper Bowl in starch used as scooper . Moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints man cook
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened person bottled water in glass cooler, moved to store properly **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in soy sauce used as a scooper
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and glasses and charger stored on cook line
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in triple sink, move to under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods. Shelled eggs over cut tomatoes in reach in glass cooler. Moved to store correctly**Corrected On-site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice, removed **Corrected-on-site** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with vinegar and water. Labeled **Corrected On-site** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
78
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
22
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole clove fresh garlic in oil 78F. Discussed with operator who stated he had mixed the oil and fresh garlic in the last two hours and was going to mince the mixture. Discussed and operator moved mixture to reach in cooler and understood product needs to be held 41 or less when combined. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time marking not on beef and cut cabbage held on Time as a Public Health Control. Operator properly time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan not fully completed and signed. Operator finished written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spices containers on cook line cart soiled with old food debris. Microwave on make line side near grill has soiled interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors are unsealed concrete throughout kitchen area
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution on make line
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Lus Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Lus Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Lus Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mama Lus Restaurant.
How does Mama Lus Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mama Lus Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mama Lus Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mama Lus Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mama Lus Restaurant 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 Lus Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Lus Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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