Samosa Mama

19491 Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332

Indian

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Samosa Mama appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored over ready to eat paratha bread. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front- operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler - green chutney sauce, yogurt dip and chili chutney without date mark. As per operator item made 48 hours prior to inspection.

02C-02-5

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler - pot of butter chicken without date mark - as per operator item held over 48 hours.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout establishment not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler - pot of butter chicken.

08B-12-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water (72F) on prepping table in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed under prepping table in kitchen - container of salt stored directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed under prepping table in kitchen - cup in container of salt. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled bowl, then proceeded to cut tomatoes, without gloves and proper hand washing. Per operator tomatoes are to be cooked. Educate operator of proper hand washing-Employee washed hands, and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-02-4

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 written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed several food packaged items for self-served without date labeled, and establishment logo - at front counter, and reach in cooler. Operator marked item.

02D-03-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used as a cover for mixed flour. Operator removed cloth and used proper food cover. **Corrected On-Site**

21-05-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Samosa Mama last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Samosa Mama on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Samosa Mama?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Samosa Mama.

How does Samosa Mama compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Samosa Mama most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Samosa Mama's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Samosa Mama have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Samosa Mama 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 Samosa Mama inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Samosa Mama is inspected around three times per year on average.

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