Thai Mama

8130 W Waters Ave Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33615

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Thai Mama stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Thai Mama trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic oil (66F - Cold Holding) on pushcart on cookline. Employee placed in reachin cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef in Hotpoint reachin cooler in back kitchen. Employee placed raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt stored with sale food in reachin cooler on cookline.

08B-49-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line Cold holding: bean sprout 45 F, half n half creamer 47 F. These items were stored in double containers on reach-in cooler. Operator moved items into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

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. 1 employee training has been expired on 03/2024.

53B-14-5

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler shelves repaired with duct tape. **Repeat Violation**

14-71-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen cooked chicken thawing in standing water. Operator moved to sink and placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of bean sprout 56 F stored on cook line. Operator moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. 1 food employee.

53B-13-5

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach-in freezer. On reach-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**

14-71-4

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Mama last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Mama on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Mama?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Mama.

How does Thai Mama compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Thai Mama most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Thai Mama's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thai Mama 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 Thai Mama inspected?

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

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