Mama's Tacos
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
52
Score
Mama's Tacos, located at 710 Washington Ave Cu-3 in Miami Beach, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on November 18, 2025, with a score of 52. This inspection identified four major and five minor violations, including repeat issues with soiled floors, the absence of a Heimlich maneuver poster, and no handwashing sign at a food employee hand sink. Mama's Tacos has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across its nine recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided to employee via email. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Not available at the tune of inspection. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: No certified food manager available at the time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
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. Observed cooked chicken no dated marked inside reach in cooler, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed no date markings on prepared food. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed soiled floors. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed no Heimlich poster. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line HWS. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed no sign. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
52
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (54F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler by dishwasher not cooled within 6 hours. As per chef since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (54F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler by dishwasher not cooled within 6 hours. As per chef since previous day.
03D-02-5
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. Provided to employee via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers at cook line HWS.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken no dated marked inside reach in cooler, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line HWS.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
27
Jan 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing with no running water. Instructed employee on proper method.
06-01-5
64
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area and bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Observed Mainor Castillo certificate expired on 8/10/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed above 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor next to steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area and bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
70
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure, employee removed gloved and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. Observed Mainor Castillo certificate expired on 8/10/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor next to steam table.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area and bar area.
21-12-4
52
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of births on food handlers certificate. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheese with old date mark. As per chef, prepared day before.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. It is an open ceiling, observed soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and pipe near kitchen entrance.
24-14-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed diced stored on floor near hand washing sink at kitchen.
24-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed large fan near lobby entrance area with accumulated dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
61
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese shredded (46 F - Cold Holding).As per manager for less than 1 hour iced product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed top of prep table rusted next to reach in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. PIC not knowledgeable about hot holding temperatures and cooling temperatures when asked.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a towel rack next to kitchen entrance. Manager renovated it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels avail at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Manager had paper replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. At time of inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Manager supplied soap dispenser, **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw seasoned chicken stored un covered in reach in #2
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout the kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food prepared. Or labeled in reach in coolers.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. It's an open ceiling soiled.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ready to use plates not inverted above reach in station.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At three compartment sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in #2
22-16-4
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