Mamas Soul Food D
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mamas Soul Food D, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Mamas Soul Food D on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200 ppm plus, operator diluted it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 3 dead roaches on control device behind reach in cooler in kitchen.
35A-06-4
74
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Operator added chlorine to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Dates marked on cooked foods in walk-in-cooler were incorrectly dated per manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use hand sink near 3 compartment sink as a dump sink for ice. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nelsia Dyer Manager **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Nelsia Dyer Manager **Warning**
53A-04-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Containers reused from Southern Style Potato Salad for seasoning not labeled on cooksline **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Screen in door torn and in poor repair. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers reused from Southern Style Potato Salad for seasonings not labeled on cooksline **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over desserts in reach-in-cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice dumped in hand sink near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on top of large ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. White container of beans stored on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside plastic container not labeled underneath prep table for desserts **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach-in-cooler near dessert prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container not labeled underneath prep table for desserts. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-coolers on cooksline and walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container and cell phone on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed inside reach-in-cooler on cooksline
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in dry storage area
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
70
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink in front kitchen area
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
35B-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White containers in dry storage area not labeled
02D-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mamas Soul Food D last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mamas Soul Food D on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mamas Soul Food D?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mamas Soul Food D.
How does Mamas Soul Food D compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mamas Soul Food D most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mamas Soul Food D's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mamas Soul Food D have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mamas Soul Food D 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 Soul Food D inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mamas Soul Food D is inspected around two times per year on average.
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