Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

MAMA'S TACOS

2256 E OLIVE RD · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32514

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495586
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8867220
DBPR license2705930

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority22-41-4

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**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate53A-05-6

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**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate51-14-7

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/. 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic16-07-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for sugar in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tortilla shells stored on top of oven uncovered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.