Mama's Soul Food 2
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Mama's Soul Food 2 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“No chlorine chemical test kit provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Mama's Soul Food 2 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer solution tested at 200ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs lower. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in cookline hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soda fountain grate. Operator placed in container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
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 touching food in cooked rice. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers at front counter. Foil pans in storage area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
41
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: baked beans (115F - Hot Holding); green beans (119F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated both items to 170f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold well: potato salad (54F - Cold Holding) Discussed with manager to have more ice. Manager moved product to reach in freezer to rapid cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork and baked beans in reach in cooler not date. Manager dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Several lights burned out in dish area
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled with debris
23-03-4
55
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees have food handlers certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
74
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored overtop unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Manger removed chicken and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees have food handlers certification.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided management with employee reporting agreement all employees working at the time of inspection signed agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator on cooks line.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth sitting on stream table on front line. Manger removed and properly stored cloth.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of pink-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle laying in ice inside ice machine in back kitchen area manger removed ice scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand washing sink on cooks line.
29-11-4
37
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on food service, prep tables
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs over tomatoes
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks throughout kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses,cellphones on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing fish in standing water
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected-observed employee discard , refill, and retest sanitizer at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama's Soul Food 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama's Soul Food 2 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama's Soul Food 2?
Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mama's Soul Food 2.
How does Mama's Soul Food 2 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Mama's Soul Food 2 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Mama's Soul Food 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama's Soul Food 2 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mama's Soul Food 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 Mama's Soul Food 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama's Soul Food 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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