MAMA'S KITCHEN
Sunset Strip
Sunrise, Florida, 33322
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lids in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Still observed.
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Still observed .
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot boxes at front counter; hot box; fried fish (105F - Hot Holding); salmon (106F - Hot Holding); #2 steamed vegetables (116F - Hot Holding); #3 fried chicken (104F - Hot Holding). - at steam table in kitchen boiled food (109F - Hot Holding); oaxtail (112F - Hot Holding). - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in chest freezer, stew fish (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: -in hot boxes at front counter; hot box;#2 steamed vegetables (125F - Hot Holding); #3 fried chicken (120F - Hot Holding). - at steam table in kitchen boiled food (116F - Hot Holding); oaxtail (130-135 - Hot Holding). Per operator item has, item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: -in hot boxes at front counter; hot box; fried fish (105F - Hot Holding); salmon (106F - Hot Holding); #2 steamed vegetables (116F - Hot Holding); #3 fried chicken (114F - Hot Holding). - at steam table in kitchen boiled food (109F - Hot Holding); oaxtail (112F - Hot Holding). Per operator items, items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed: -in hot boxes at front counter; hot box; fried fish (132F - Hot Holding); salmon (160F - Hot Holding); #2 steamed vegetables (125F - Hot Holding); #3 fried chicken (120F - Hot Holding). - at steam table in kitchen boiled food (116F - Hot Holding); oaxtail (130-135 - Hot Holding). Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Still observed.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Still observed.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lids in disrepair. Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed throughout establishment. Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed tub of uncooked red peas with an accumulation of mold like debris. See stop sale. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored with ready to eat salt fish in chest freezer. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot boxes at front counter; hot box; fried fish (105F - Hot Holding); salmon (106F - Hot Holding); #2 steamed vegetables (116F - Hot Holding); #3 fried chicken (104F - Hot Holding). - at steam table in kitchen boiled food (109F - Hot Holding); oaxtail (112F - Hot Holding). - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in chest freezer, stew fish (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in chest freezer, stew fish (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: -in hot boxes at front counter; hot box; fried fish (105F - Hot Holding); salmon (106F - Hot Holding); #2 steamed vegetables (116F - Hot Holding); #3 fried chicken (114F - Hot Holding). - at steam table in kitchen boiled food (109F - Hot Holding); oaxtail (112F - Hot Holding). Per operator items, items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill bucket with water. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen. 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
- 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 cooked liver prepared 3/18/25 not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 13 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on turbo air reach in torn Aluminum top on freezer chest separated from top of freezer chest. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exterior doors Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In kitchen Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of freezer chests surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (91-95F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of steam table per employee held less than four hours employee voluntarily discarded. Observed fried chicken (101-116F - Hot Holding) per employee held less than 2 hours employee reheated in oven to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator only had meat thermometer. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on three door turbo air reach in torn. Observed aluminum tops of reach in freezer chests in kitchen separate room top. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind freezer chest.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust on top of two freezer chest opposite 3 door reach in cooler
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed turbo air three door cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen behind three compartment sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three door reach in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located reaffirm kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: At time of callback inspection Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: At time of callback inspection mop wet nesting in mop bucket **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1 2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: At time of callback inspection Observed license expired December 1 2022 Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: At time of callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three door reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located reaffirm kitchen
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at front counter
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on oven shelf and next to the oven
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1 2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in three door reach in cooler salt fish (55-58F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler 24 hours. Not prep or portion today.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in three door reach in cooler salt fish (55-58F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler 24 hours. Not prep or portion today. See stop sale.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (109-120F - Hot Holding) in shallow pans. Per operator held less than one hour operator reheated plantains to 165 . Suggested to op to place plantains in a deeper pan. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen blocked by prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).