Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
100
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 stretching back to 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero 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.
Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2's latest score of 100 sits above the Hollywood average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); raw fish (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator items were placed in cooler 2.5 hrs prior to inspection. Operator called technician and moved food items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee switch from handling raw to ready to eat food items with same gloves. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of sweet and sour mix in handwashing sink at bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout. **Warning**
23-24-4
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. Observed cooler in disrepair evidenced by cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); raw fish (54F - Cold Holding). Operator made call to technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container next to condiments at front server station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 on prep table at back kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on kitchen floor at kitchen prep area. Operator mopped up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook-line area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed wipe cloths in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed at callback inspection same. Ordered but have not arrived. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up around upper baffle in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef packs (55F - Cold Holding); whole raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (57F - Cold Holding). Per date marks and employee verified, all in unit more than one day except Beef pulled from freezer night before to thaw. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, cooked rice (55F - Cooling); house red salsa (65F - Cooling). Per date marks and employee verified, prepared night before and placed in walk in. 2) In walk in cooler, house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef packs (55F - Cold Holding); whole raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (57F - Cold Holding). Per date marks and employee verified, all in unit more than one day except Beef pulled from freezer night before to thaw. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked rice (55F - Cooling); house red salsa (65F - Cooling). Per date marks and employee verified, prepared night before and placed in walk in. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used triple sink to wash hands. Reviewed proper use of sinks with manager and employee to use only hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. Original bulletin missing. Bulletin resent to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At FLIPTOP UPPER - diced tomatoes 65F @ 11:10am (cut cooling 1 hr) to 64F @ 11:50am ; chopped lettuce 66F @ 11:10am (cut cooling 1 hr) to 65F @ 11:50am; shredded cheese 66-70F @ 11:10am (container filled 1 hr) to 64-70F @ 11:50am. All items removed to reach in cooler to properly chill. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or less. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up around upper baffle in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 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 raw shell eggs and replaced gloves without hand washing first. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and manager. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In True reach in cooler by window fan, container of raw steak above container of raw fish. Employee inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. In walk in freezer, container of raw chicken and cases of raw bacon above cases of raw breaded shrimp. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 1.5 flat eggs on prep table by cook line at ambient air temperature 85F. Per employee on table just over 1 hr. Employee moved eggs to reach in cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by cook line, container diced ham - (73F - Cold Holding). Per employee cut and on table 2 hrs. Employee moved ham to reach in cooler to rechill.. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside threaded hose bibb w/ attached hose missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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/ PIC - Ibeth Felix
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) In outside walk in cooler, bulk buckets of salsa and beans not date marked. Per employee, made three days ago. 2) In outside freezer, containers of cleaned raw chicken not date marked. Per employee in unit more than 2 days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Inside walk in cooler, bowl in container of rice and beans. 2) In outside walk in cooler, plastic cup in container of house salsa. Employee removed both items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up along baffle inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) Two containers refried beans in fliptop lower cooler not covered. Per employee in unit from night before. 2) Containers of raw fish and sliced deli meats in True cooler by window fan.
08B-12-5
26
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2.
How does Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 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 Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mamacita's Mexican Bar & Grill 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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