SAMOSA MAMA

19491 SHERIDAN ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: 3623162

Inspection Date: 4/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711669

  • 08A-02-6: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
  • 31B-02-4: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
  • 02C-02-5: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.

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786481

  • 14-01-5: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
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4: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
  • 10-07-4: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
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler - pot of butter chicken.
  • 21-12-4: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
  • 31B-02-4: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
  • 02C-02-5: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.

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8633527

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543441

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open bottle of water on prep table, next to condiments storage rack. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.wet mop inside yellow bucket. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed and Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Poster emailed to Operator Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385237

  • 21-05-5: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
  • 02D-03-4: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.
  • 12A-02-4: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**
  • 11-27-4: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**