Mamas Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
58
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mamas Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Seminole average 71, so Mamas Kitchen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Yellow rice cooling in walk in cooler sealed with plastic wrap, staff uncovered **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Ice chute on soda machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pre portioned sliced cheeses in deli walk in cooler not dated, items dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On flat top on cook line
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Ice chute on soda machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line and in dish washing area with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at service counter
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler and microwave handle on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
67
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 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 on cook line cracked shell eggs, then proceeded to use cooking utensils without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Magnetic knife rack in kitchen soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean plates stored on soiled metal shelves next to fryers
24-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cook line with no hair restraints, put on hair nets **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Burnt and melted cutting board at steam table
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of produce on floor in walk in cooler, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink next to ice machine leaking into bucket, repairs scheduled
29-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not locate written plan, emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Can opener blade soiled Ice chute soiled on soda machines
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV trap next to rear exit door
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in powdered sugar bin
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Over stove on cook line
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shell eggs in box on floor next to cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease behind cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, corrected 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
50
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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
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Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed proper procedures with staff
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled on both soda machines. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Knife magnet on wall of cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar bin above condiments not labeled, corrected during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered at servers station, corrected during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep table next to steam table
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open box of mixed veggies in walk-in freezer, food covered during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Metal shelves in both walk-ins **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On cook line
36-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above container of margarine, removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In rear prep room
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cooked potatoes bin on cook line, placement corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler next to toasters, reach in freezer on cook line. Hood filters soiled on cook line. Accumulation of dust on a/c fans in walk-in cooler Accumulation of grease on side of equipment on cook line
23-03-4
45
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. Items listed on white board as time as a public health control with no time marking. Operator stated all items pulled at 7:00am, less than 4 hours from time of inspection. Discussed proper procedures and documentation with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Whipped butter packets on tables in bowls reserved to customers, already listed as time as a public health control.
07-08-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in dishwashing area 200ppm chlorine, employee remade sanitizer bucket 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand mixer, sandwich press with accumulation of food debris, discussed proper cleaning procedures for in place equipment with operator. Self service soda machine at servers station soiled with black mold like substance around ice chute Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near soda syrup dispenser in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep line with cut marks **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over prep table in rear of kitchen above sandwich press, employee moved drink to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk-in freezer has accumulation of food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around electrical outlet on ceiling
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens at rear of kitchen soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In use knife magnet on wall in kitchen soiled. Side of fryers with accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Small cooler across form toasters
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shredded potatoes, taco beef, cooked pasta in walk-in cooler not covered, operator placed lid on items during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over cooked bacon in walk-in cooler, operator corrected order **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mamas Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mamas Kitchen on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mamas Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mamas Kitchen.
How does Mamas Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Seminole?
Mamas Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Mamas Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mamas Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mamas Kitchen 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 Mamas Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mamas Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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