Mama's Tacos
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Mama's Tacos 22 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up two times.
Mama's Tacos' latest score of 100 sits above the Pensacola average of 95. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Prep area reach-in cooler is no longer being used and is being replaced. Walk-in cooler is still in use but repairs are scheduled later today. Walk-in cooler: refried beans cooked last night 56f. See stop sale. Beef 65f Ambient Cooling 45 minutes. Other walk-in cooler items have been determined to be out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes from truck delivery, pork chicken, and preshredded lettuce all at 45f. Make line reach-in cooler: lettuce 41f, shredded cheese 43f. Bean dip unavailable at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: New prep area reach-in cooler has been received and holding cold at 38f. In reach-in cooler: pork 60f Cook Cooling 2 hours. In walk-in cooler: beef 45f Cook Cooling overnight, preshredded lettuce 45f time undetermined. See stop sale. Chicken 43f, pork 46f Cook Cooling 2 hours. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Walk-in cooler found holding ambient air temperature of 38f, upon callback inspection. Beef 35, and chicken 34f. All other items unavailable at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Prep area reach-in cooler is no longer being used and is being replaced. Walk-in cooler is still in use but repairs are scheduled later today. Walk-in cooler: refried beans cooked last night 56f. See stop sale. Beef 65f Ambient Cooling 45 minutes. Other walk-in cooler items have been determined to be out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes from truck delivery, pork chicken, and preshredded lettuce all at 45f. Make line reach-in cooler: lettuce 41f, shredded cheese 43f. Bean dip unavailable at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: New prep area reach-in cooler has been received and holding cold at 38f. In reach-in cooler: pork 60f Cook Cooling 2 hours. In walk-in cooler: beef 45f Cook Cooling overnight, preshredded lettuce 45f time undetermined. See stop sale. Chicken 43f, pork 46f Cook Cooling 2 hours. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items over 4 hours: In prep area reach-in cooler: pork 56f, beef 58f, bean dip 56f. In reach-in coolers on make line: preshredded lettuce 56f, shredded cheese 58f. In walk-in cooler: refried beans 47f, beef 46f, pork 50f, chicken 50f, preshreded lettuce 45f. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Prep area reach-in cooler is no longer being used and is being replaced. Walk-in cooler is still in use but repairs are scheduled later today. Walk-in cooler: refried beans cooked last night 56f. See stop sale. Beef 65f Ambient Cooling 45 minutes. Other walk-in cooler items have been determined to be out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes from truck delivery, pork chicken, and preshredded lettuce all at 45f. Make line reach-in cooler: lettuce 41f, shredded cheese 43f. Bean dip unavailable at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater from warewashing facilities draining outside into segregated area near outside dining area. Per operator, drains were cleaned and pipe leading to septic tank burst, causing leak approximately a week ago. Outside dining area has been blocked off since then. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Repairs from pipe have been completed shortly before callback inspection. Area has not been cleaned yet and grey water is still present. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Area has been cleaned of grey water contamination. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
86
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater from warewashing facilities draining outside into segregated area near outside dining area. Per operator, drains were cleaned and pipe leading to septic tank burst, causing leak approximately a week ago. Outside dining area has been blocked off since then. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Repairs from pipe have been completed shortly before callback inspection. Area has not been cleaned yet and grey water is still present. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
86
Apr 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater from warewashing facilities draining outside into segregated area near outside dining area. Per operator, drains were cleaned and pipe leading to septic tank burst, causing leak approximately a week ago. Outside dining area has been blocked off since then. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken at 50f in walk-in cooler held overnight. See stop sale. Shrimp in reach-in cooler at 51f for 3 hours. Operator applied ice bath to rapidly cool shrimp. Bags of cut lettuce at 47f, and milk at 46f, both received 1 hour ago. Operator propped walk-in freezer open to help cool down walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken at 50f in walk-in cooler held overnight.
01B-02-5
64
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outside bar added, per manager, only operates on Friday nights. Assisted operator on submitting plans and remodel notification to plan review. This violation must be complied by 10/21/24. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Aug 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler for 1 hour: shredded lettuce 50f, pork 49f, chicken 50f, steak 50f. Upon questioning, cooler door was left open during delivery. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator placed work order during inspection. This violation must be complied by 8/29/24. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at bar used for storage of various items. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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/ No certified food manager present at time of inspection, more than 3 food handling employees present. Food manager arrived toward end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outside bar added, per manager, only operates on Friday nights. Assisted operator on submitting plans and remodel notification to plan review. This violation must be complied by 10/21/24. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Rinse compartment of sink filled with soiled water. Operator changed water for clean water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for sugar in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, pot of boiled tomatoes and chilis stored on floor. Operator placed items on rack during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tortilla shells stored on top of oven uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
45
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: New plans have not been submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Operator provided proof that plans are being worked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Operator has new plans, plans have not been approved. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: New plans have not been submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Operator provided proof that plans are being worked. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment added outside bar without plan review. Handwash sink in dish washing area and left side kitchen entrance missing according to latest plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: New plans have not been submitted. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
FL-55
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
23
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes at 60f for 30 minutes. Manager moved tomatoes to walk-in cooler. Out for 1 hour: Milk 50f, separate milk 51f, raw shrimp 47f, shell eggs 50/40f (ambient). Manager set temperature lower walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs 50f (ambient temperature for 1 hour). Manager moved shell eggs to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to hold pork and beef on hot holding line. Manager removed bags and deposited food in metal pans. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One side of splitter on cold faucet and hot water faucet at mop sink missing automatic vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice left on prep table for 1 hour at 98f. Manager moved rice to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection, manager had no proof of food manager training. Manager who has proof arrived. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for queso in walk-in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
39
Dec 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama's Tacos on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama's Tacos.
How does Mama's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Mama's Tacos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Mama's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mama's Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mama's Tacos 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 Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama's Tacos is inspected around six times per year on average.
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