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MEMA'S RESTAURANT

MEMA'S RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on file for its SATSUMA location, with an overall rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: Yesterday · 8 reports on file

1147 HWY 17 S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/15/2026· 1d ago

Visit ID: 13506338

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Reach in cooler shelves near back door and left cooler from bar entrance to kitchen has dark mold like build up. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in multiple reach in freezers. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill station has grease build up.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) operator placed underneath to bring down to proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth sanitizer 200+. Operator remade 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Most recent well report not available. Repeat Violation

8/27/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10956800

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach In freezers. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign at front counter area. Operator placed a temporary sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves near back kitchen exit door soiled.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with purple liquid not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Most updated well report not available. Repeat Violation

2/20/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8893368

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer outside under canopy. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket by back door. Repeat Violation
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed shelves in outside shed not sealed. Repeat Violation
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well report available. Repeat Violation

10/17/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8892975

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On top shelf of reach in freezer, steaks over ready to eat food. Operator moved to proper shelf **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed one bag of raw beef on top shelf in reach in freezer by back door. Manager moved beef to bottom of freezer. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs sitting on counter on cook line no time marked. Indicated on paperwork Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed eggs sitting on counter on cook line with no time marked. Manager wrote time on dry erase board. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

9/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8791911

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 5 int, 6 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches throughout the back prep area in kitchen Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer by cook line Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters over cook line in kitchen
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed narrow neck drink bottles reused as cooling stick in hot foods.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket by back door in kitchen
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In outside shed wood not sealed
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees wash and rinse but not sanitize dish ware. Middle sink of 3 compartment sink was filled with soap. Person in charge set up correctly and spoke to employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024 Operator updated license during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On top shelf of reach in freezer, steaks over ready to eat food. Operator moved to proper shelf **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roaches on wall behind prep table in back room in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches in glue trap under prep table in back area in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded roaches in glue trap. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of flip top cooler, on cook line, sausage (61F) Also shredded cheese (47F). Other items in cooler (43F). Employee stated that they have been going in and out for the past hour.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs sitting on counter on cook line no time marked. Indicated on paperwork Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler at front counter. Employee stated that milk was opened on Saturday Operator dated milk Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Operator stated that she did not have paperwork
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes in a pot on prep table in prep area temperature at (121F). Hour later temperature at (114F). Observed sausage gravy in a pot on prep table temperature at (175F). Hour later (108).
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled bottles at 3 compartment sink not labeled. Operator stated one is degreaser and one is bleach. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well report available Repeat Violation

4/24/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8477432

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 8 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag on shelf with dry storage. Person in charge removed bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All reach in freezers throughout have ice accumulation.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle laying in ice. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup with no handle laying in sugar. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cutting boards in back prep area. Person in charge removed rags.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter; single service to-go boxes not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In storage outside; raw sausage over cooked sausage, Rae chicken over bread. Person in charge moved all to store properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. I egg in reach in cooler broken. Person in charge removed broken egg.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on shell eggs and pancake batter. Person in charge time stamped both. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well report not onsite. Repeat Violation

10/18/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8476970

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/17/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8390629

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 4 int, 11 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour. Person in Charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In second storage shed in the back, in dry storage, multiple co2 not properly stored. Person in Charge properly secured. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In cooler, multiple personal drinks not labeled and stored with customer food. Person in Charge moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep counter, phone near food. Person in Charge moved phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On cook line, 2 reach in freezers have torn gaskets.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Throughout establishment, multiple freezers with ice buildup.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At back prep area, hand of scooper in panko. Person in Charge removed. 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. Brownies sold on counter top not labeled. Person in Charge placed behind counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In chest freezer in kitchen, beef Patties not covered. Person in Charge covered them. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On prep counter, tomato sauce thawing at room temperature. Person in Charge moved to reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop area by back door, mop not hanging to dry. Person in Charge hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At bar counter, cakes not in container with hinged lids. Person in Charge moved cakes behind counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cooked cracked raw shell eggs and then grabbed ready to eat cheese without washing hands in between. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then grab cheese without washing hands 1st.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At first storage shed, reach-in freezer had raw pork chops stored over bread. Person in Charge moved to appropriate shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (61F - Cold Holding) cheese was above fill line. Placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In mop sink in back of building, vacuum breaker missing.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler, turkey and ham not dated.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in hand wash sink near server station. Pitcher removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Expired 6.21.23. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At sink in kitchen, unlabeled spray bottle of chemicals. Person in Charge labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site