Mamas Kuntry Kafe
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Mamas Kuntry Kafe has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Inverness average 83, so Mamas Kuntry Kafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk and house made ranch dressing cups. milk in wait station cooler, operator removed (49F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch dressing cups, operator removed (49F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk in small cooler wait station cooler, (49F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch dressing cups, (49F - Cold Holding), see stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by bucket in sink. Operator removed bucket to other location. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both doors leading outside have gaps at the bottom.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and behind equipment are soiled and in need of cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen cooking and preparation equipment soiled and in need of cleaning. Soiled gaskets on doors. Hood suppression nozzles have grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed buildup on walk in cooler shelving.
14-17-4
55
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches on floor behind oven in cook line area 3 live roaches on floor behind 3 door vertical cooler in cook line area 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen 2 live roaches behind breaker box in kitchen 7 live roaches under dish machine area 1 live roach under table in cook line 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage area 10 live roaches on wheel of reach in cooler in cook line area 10 live roaches on floor between wall and reach in cooler in cook line area 16 live roaches under prep table in dish machine area 11 live roaches on wall next to prep table in kitchen 3 live roaches under dish machine area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: 1 live roach on wall by walk in cooler 3 live roaches under table in dish machine area 1 live roach under dish machine on wall **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-04: 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen 1 live roach in outlet in kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: 1 live roach on wall by back door of kitchen 1 live roach on wall above dry storage rack Operator killed roaches and sanitized the area **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addison Joe **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
78
Oct 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches on floor behind oven in cook line area 3 live roaches on floor behind 3 door vertical cooler in cook line area 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen 2 live roaches behind breaker box in kitchen 7 live roaches under dish machine area 1 live roach under table in cook line 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage area 10 live roaches on wheel of reach in cooler in cook line area 10 live roaches on floor between wall and reach in cooler in cook line area 16 live roaches under prep table in dish machine area 11 live roaches on wall next to prep table in kitchen 3 live roaches under dish machine area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: 1 live roach on wall by walk in cooler 3 live roaches under table in dish machine area 1 live roach under dish machine on wall **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-04: 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen 1 live roach in outlet in kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addison Joe **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-04: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor under fryer in cook line area 1 dead roaches on floor under ice machine 4 dead roaches on floor next to 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: 2 dead roaches under table in dish machine area 1 dead roach behind ice machine 1 dead roach behind 3 door freezer in kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-04: 3 dead roaches in corner of perp table legs 1 dead roach on floor under hand wash sink in prep area **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in cook line area Walls soiled throughout kitchen Hole in wall behind prep table in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Exterior of bulk seasoning bins **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Salsa **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator called dish machine technician for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops stored over margarine in walk in cooler. Operator separated to correct shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches on floor behind oven in cook line area 3 live roaches on floor behind 3 door vertical cooler in cook line area 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen 2 live roaches behind breaker box in kitchen 7 live roaches under dish machine area 1 live roach under table in cook line 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage area 10 live roaches on wheel of reach in cooler in cook line area 10 live roaches on floor between wall and reach in cooler in cook line area 16 live roaches under prep table in dish machine area 11 live roaches on wall next to prep table in kitchen 3 live roaches under dish machine area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. whipped spread packets (74F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped spread packets (74F - Cold Holding) on tables out since 6am. See stop sale. In reach in cooler in front of grill in cook line area. Operator took temperatures at 7am and all food was below 40F. Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. corned beef hash (44F - Cold Holding); hash browns (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); burger patty (44F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Whipped butter on tables since 7am, observed at 10am after multiple customers. **Warning**
07-08-5
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 walk in cooler opened 9/30. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addison Joe **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor under fryer in cook line area 1 dead roaches on floor under ice machine 4 dead roaches on floor next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in 3 door vertical cooler. Operator removed to segregate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in cook line area Walls soiled throughout kitchen Hole in wall behind prep table in kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Exterior of bulk seasoning bins **Warning**
23-03-4
21
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over tomatoes in walk in cooler Pooled eggs stored over cooked sausage Operator corrected shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed ice machine put in its place. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Discussed with plan review. Plans had been submitted and received on August 16th. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink removed and ice machine put in place in kitchen. Hand sink in between 3 comp sink and dish machine in plans has been moved. Dish machine and 3 compartment sink has been moved around. Ice machine moved. Oven installed in kitchen where wok top used to be. Freezer removed next to walk in cooler and a mixer has been added. In the bar area soda station has been moved and the coolers have been changed out. Coffee and tea machines have been added to the bar area. Office is used for dry storage/soda bib storage. Also used for office. Mop sink removed completely. When operator was questioned stated they fill mop bucket in kitchen and dump water outback. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Discussed with plan review. Plans had been submitted and received on August 16th. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and batters stored in Lowe's five gallon buckets. Discussed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 57F Diced tomatoes 48F Cheddar cheese slices 57F Omelette set up sausage 73F Sliced tomatoes 56F 51F sausage cooked 48F tuna fish Chicken salad 54F Cottage cheese 44F Spinach 63F Cut lettuce 62F Reach in cooler cook line Raw chicken 78F Butter milk 65F On cook line in container of water. Bar area ranch 51F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Diced ham 47F Diced sausage 47F Sliced tomatoes 46F Shredded cheese 48F Hash browns 48F Shredded lettuce 47F Swiss cheese 47F Operator states they took temperatures in cooler less than 4 hours ago and all items were under 41F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink removed and ice machine put in place in kitchen. Hand sink in between 3 comp sink and dish machine in plans has been moved. Dish machine and 3 compartment sink has been moved around. Ice machine moved. Oven installed in kitchen where wok top used to be. Freezer removed next to walk in cooler and a mixer has been added. In the bar area soda station has been moved and the coolers have been changed out. Coffee and tea machines have been added to the bar area. Office is used for dry storage/soda bib storage. Also used for office. Mop sink removed completely. When operator was questioned stated they fill mop bucket in kitchen and dump water outback. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed ice machine put in its place. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tile over ice machine acoustic, over ice machine and coolers Ceiling tile over ice machine, prep stations acoustic. Spoke with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm first test, operator refilled sanitizer bucket too strong. Operator added water and was 120 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
55
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and batters stored in Lowe's five gallon buckets. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 57F Diced tomatoes 48F Cheddar cheese slices 57F Omelette set up sausage 73F Sliced tomatoes 56F 51F sausage cooked 48F tuna fish Chicken salad 54F Cottage cheese 44F Spinach 63F Cut lettuce 62F Reach in cooler cook line Raw chicken 78F Butter milk 65F On cook line in container of water. Bar area ranch 51F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled, can opener soiled. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed ice machine put in its place. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink removed and ice machine put in place in kitchen. Hand sink in between 3 comp sink and dish machine in plans has been moved. Dish machine and 3 compartment sink has been moved around. Ice machine moved. Oven installed in kitchen where wok top used to be. Freezer removed next to walk in cooler and a mixer has been added. In the bar area soda station has been moved and the coolers have been changed out. Coffee and tea machines have been added to the bar area. Office is used for dry storage/soda bib storage. Also used for office. Mop sink removed completely. When operator was questioned stated they fill mop bucket in kitchen and dump water outback. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tile over ice machine acoustic, over ice machine and coolers Ceiling tile over ice machine, prep stations acoustic. Spoke with manager. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tin can in reach in cooler wait staff area reused for storage of butter packets. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm first test, operator refilled sanitizer bucket too strong. Operator added water and was 120 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
41
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled degreaser **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in cook line area **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining walk in cooler shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor in cook line area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator primed machine still 0ppm. Operator called Ecolab to get dish machine serviced. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
78
Mar 2, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On metal pipe under window in prep room, and by paper towel dispenser in back room
35A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Can of vegetable oil exploded, fire extinguisher was deployed to kitchen. Cooked chicken 8z Cooked onions and peppers 4oz Sliced pickles 4 oz Fresh spinach 2oz 24oz diced raw onion Cooked bacon 16 oz Cooked sausage 16 oz Diced ham 24 oz Corned beef hash 24oz Sliced tomatoes 24 oz Diced cucumbers 4oz Diced tomatoes 16 oz Cut leafy greens 16 oz Pooled eggs 2 gallons Shredded cheese 24 oz Hash browns 24 oz American cheese 6 oz sliced ham 8 oz Sliced turkey 8 oz Salad dressing Shell eggs 6 dozen Blueberries 1/2 pint Bread, opened 2 loaves Biscuits 2 dozen Home fries 16 oz Bacon 2 lbs Sausage gravy 2 gallons Grits 2 gallons Rice 3 lbs Bean 4 qts Taco meat 3 lbs Corn 2 qts Mashed potatoes 5 lbs Gravy 2 qts Green beans 2 qts **Warning**
01B-03-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on ledge by electrical boxes **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. On window in back room, has 3/16 screen **Warning**
35B-13-4
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Can of vegetable oil exploded, fire extinguisher was deployed to kitchen. Cooked chicken 8z Cooked onions and peppers 4oz Sliced pickles 4 oz Fresh spinach 2oz 24oz diced raw onion Cooked bacon 16 oz Cooked sausage 16 oz Diced ham 24 oz Corned beef hash 24oz Sliced tomatoes 24 oz Diced cucumbers 4oz Diced tomatoes 16 oz Cut leafy greens 16 oz Pooled eggs 2 gallons Shredded cheese 24 oz Hash browns 24 oz American cheese 6 oz sliced ham 8 oz Sliced turkey 8 oz Salad dressing Shell eggs 6 dozen Blueberries 1/2 pint Bread, opened 2 loaves Biscuits 2 dozen Home fries 16 oz Bacon 2 lbs Sausage gravy 2 gallons Grits 2 gallons Rice 3 lbs Bean 4 qts Taco meat 3 lbs Corn 2 qts Mashed potatoes 5 lbs Gravy 2 qts Green beans 2 qts **Warning**
08B-60-4
64
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mamas Kuntry Kafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mamas Kuntry Kafe on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mamas Kuntry Kafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mamas Kuntry Kafe.
How does Mamas Kuntry Kafe compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
Mamas Kuntry Kafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Inverness average of 83.
Has Mamas Kuntry Kafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mamas Kuntry Kafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mamas Kuntry Kafe 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 Kuntry Kafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mamas Kuntry Kafe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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