Mamas Kreyol Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Mamas Kreyol Cuisine has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Restaurants in Ruskin average 75, so Mamas Kreyol Cuisine is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Rice in reach in cooler not date marked. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans need to be submitted, observed 3 compartment sink and handwash sink sharing faucet. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink is sharing water faucet. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employees went to get chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Establishment has unapproved chlorine sanitizer. Employee got approved chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink sharing a faucet. Operator needs to add faucet solely for handwash sink. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink sharing faucet. **Admin Complaint**
29-09-4
61
Aug 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable running water on truck. Employee put water in water tank and now has running water. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
27-12-4
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans need to be submitted, observed 3 compartment sink and handwash sink sharing faucet. Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employees went to get chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
22-38-5
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beef in reach in cooler not date marked. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink sharing a faucet. Operator needs to add faucet solely for handwash sink. Priority: Basic
29-09-4
47
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanadas 115 F, operator turned up heat in warmer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 50 F, cheese 50 F in reach in cooler, operator placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Empanadas in grocery bags in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
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. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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 cheese in reach in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
47
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Apr 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer spray bottle tested 200+, operator remade tested 100. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor near 3 Compartment Sink.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mamas Kreyol Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mamas Kreyol Cuisine on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Mamas Kreyol Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Mamas Kreyol Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Mamas Kreyol Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mamas Kreyol Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mamas Kreyol Cuisine 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 Mamas Kreyol Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mamas Kreyol Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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