Mamas Soul Food Lakeland

518 Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mamas Soul Food Lakeland has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Mamas Soul Food Lakeland's latest score of 61 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several cooked meats and side items in walkin cooler. It date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter and prep table

21-12-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in freezer floor in disrepair, cracked and missing tiles

36-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of frozen meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer floor

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in stockroom with debris

23-03-4

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 47 front counter

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bucket stored in hand washing sink on frontline

31A-09-4

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 ex meatloaf and cooked vegetables

02C-02-5

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Drain line u dear 3-compartment sink fixed with rubber glove to stop the leak.

29-07-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink on cookline. Bucket under pipe.

29-11-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 15, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2024

Complaint Partial

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 90 F Operator placed in freezer for quick cool-down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat cheesecake in reachin cooler. operator moved eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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. Meatloaf, vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator labeled products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Oct 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mamas Soul Food Lakeland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mamas Soul Food Lakeland on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mamas Soul Food Lakeland?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mamas Soul Food Lakeland.

How does Mamas Soul Food Lakeland compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Mamas Soul Food Lakeland most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Mamas Soul Food Lakeland's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mamas Soul Food Lakeland have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mamas Soul Food Lakeland 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 Lakeland inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mamas Soul Food Lakeland is inspected around three times per year on average.

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