MAMACITA'S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL

Name: MAMACITA'S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL
Address: 591 N BROADWALK, HOLLYWOOD, FL, 33019, US
Rating: 87.8

591 N BROADWALK, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019

License #1617802

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87.8 Grade B / 100

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MAMACITA'S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL in HOLLYWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 7 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.

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[01B-02-5] Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Walk in Cooler- Refried Beans (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (53F - Cold Holding); Salsa 52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
[10-20-4] Observed: In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
[14-01-5] Observed: Bowl used to dispense salsa, refried beans, cut tomatoes. Removed during inspection.
[23-03-4] Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Shelf above flip top soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
[12A-20-4] Observed: Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee after eating washed hands to continue working with ready to eat food but failed to apply soap. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
[16-13-5] Observed: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/ equipment not properly sanitized. Employee only rinse cutting board after using it. Reviewed proper procedures. Employee washed rinsed and sanitized.
[22-08-4] Observed: Interior of microwave has accumulation of foods debris. Cleaned during inspection.
[33-16-4] Observed: Open dumpster lid.
[08A-05-6] Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored above container of jalapeños in double doors reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen. Manager inverted.
[03B-01-6] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat Sauce (90F - Hot Holding); Cooked ground Beef (131F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Employee reheated.
[14-09-4] Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White Cutting board under prep table across reach in freezer.
[08B-38-4] Observed: Buckets of fish stored on floor in walk in Freezer.
[06-01-5] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimps thawed in standing water next to triple sink. Employee removed water and stored in reach in cooler.
[53B-01-5] Observed: 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.
[03A-02-5] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Walk in Cooler- Refried Beans (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (53F - Cold Holding); Salsa 52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale 2) Flip Top- ; Sour Cream (61F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimps (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on soiled surface, employee removed to be clean and sanitized.
[11-27-4] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher area- Cleaning equipment storage rack, substantial build up of rust in all shelves.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line flip top- inside flip top cover with build up of black like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cook line- Cell phone on prep table, next to condiments. Employee removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bar- hand wash sink, build up of black like substance on top of sink.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Kitchen area in front of reach in freezer, missing several tiles. -in front of fryers- missing 4 tiles.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooling food stored on large and covered plastic container. Provided and explained rapid cooling methods poster.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler-cooked vegetables rice (51F - Cooling), per employee cooling overnight. Employee discarded.
[08A-13-5] Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Cook line flip top- raw marinated shrimps over cut cilantro and cut onions. Employee moved raw fish under cut and clean vegetables .

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