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MAMA'S TACOS

2256 EAST OLIVE ROAD · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32514

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3407853
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8559058
DBPR license2705930

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak in reach-in cooler over ready to eat cooked items. Manager removed steak during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee walk from outside with gloves on and report to cook line without first washing hands or changing gloves. Manager asked employee to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili rollenos in walk-in freezer covered in ice build-up.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans in reach-in cooler at 59f. Beans held overnight.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in walk-in cooler at 50f for 1.5 hours. Beans in reach-in cooler 59f held overnight. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter missing automatic vacuum breaker and also from hot water faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sinks throughout establishment used for dish storage. Manager had items removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate51-14-7

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**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink at bar.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for seasonings. Plates used as scoop for cooked chicken and beef. Operator removed bowl and plates during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic55-01-4

Basic – Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.

#3Basic51-15-4

Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment approved for 157 seats, counted 216 seats.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tortillas on top of oven not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.