License No. 2615783|Public Food Service Establishment|Duval County, FloridaInspected Aug 27, 2026

State of Florida Inspection Record

SWEET MAMA'S

1527 CESERY BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211

State inspectors have documented 4 high-priority violations at SWEET MAMA'S over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 24 violations, including 4 high-priority and 1 Emergency Order of Closure.

Serious

21.0

Trailing year of inspections

How this kitchen compares

Against JACKSONVILLE

Scores higher than 8% of the 2323 inspected restaurants in JACKSONVILLE on the trailing-year record.

21.0

Lowest scoreCity median · 68.4Highest score

Against Duval County

4 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Duval County average of 3.3.

This kitchen4

County average3.3

Above county average

Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.

The Inspection Record

10 inspections

Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.

Visit 01 — Routine - Food

Aug 27, 2026

Disposition

Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback Complied

Dishwashing facilities & test kits

Repeat — 2nd time

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate

Handwash sinks & supplies

Repeat — 5th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate

In-use utensil storage

Repeat — 6th time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 5th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic

Non-food surfaces dirty

Repeat — 3rd time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

License current & displayed

Repeat — 6th time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Aug 26, 2026 — Visit 02 in this ledger.

1 day between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.

Visit 02 — Routine - Food

Aug 26, 2026

Disposition

Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended

Emergency order on this visit

Handwashing & employee habits

Repeat — 2nd time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority

Pests & outer openings

Repeat — 2nd time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority

Handwash sinks & supplies

Repeat — 4th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate×2

Dishwashing facilities & test kits

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate

Improper thawing

Repeat — 3rd time

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Basic

In-use utensil storage

Repeat — 5th time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic

Hair restraints & clean clothes

Repeat — 2nd time

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 4th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic

Non-food surfaces dirty

Repeat — 2nd time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

License current & displayed

Repeat — 5th time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 03 — Routine - Food

Dec 4, 2025

Disposition

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Raw-food separation & protection

Repeat — 5th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority

Handwash sinks & supplies

Repeat — 3rd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate

In-use utensil storage

Repeat — 4th time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic×2

Wiping cloths & linens

Repeat — 2nd time

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic×2

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Earlier history — outside the scoring window

Visit 04 — Routine - Food

Oct 2, 2025

Disposition

Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommended

License current & displayed

Repeat — 4th time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 05 — Routine - Food

Jul 30, 2025

Disposition

Warning Issued

Raw-food separation & protection

Repeat — 4th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority

Manager certification & training

Repeat — 4th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 3rd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic

License current & displayed

Repeat — 3rd time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 06 — Routine - Food

Mar 12, 2025

Disposition

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Raw-food separation & protection

Repeat — 3rd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×2

Handwashing & employee habits

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority

Manager certification & training

Repeat — 3rd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate

Improper thawing

Repeat — 2nd time

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Basic

In-use utensil storage

Repeat — 3rd time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic

Hair restraints & clean clothes

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 2nd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 07 — Routine - Food

Oct 4, 2024

Disposition

Administrative complaint recommended

Food at unsafe temperature

Repeat — 2nd time

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority

Handwash sinks & supplies

Repeat — 2nd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate

Manager certification & training

Repeat — 2nd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate

In-use utensil storage

Repeat — 2nd time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic×2

Lighting

Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.

Basic

License current & displayed

Repeat — 2nd time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 08 — Routine - Food

May 6, 2024

Disposition

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Raw-food separation & protection

Repeat — 2nd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×2

Food at unsafe temperature

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority

Chemicals & toxic substances

Repeat — 2nd time

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

High-priority

In-use utensil storage

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic×3

Plumbing & backflow

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic

Other sanitary & safe operation

Repeat — 2nd time

Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 09 — Routine - Food

Mar 18, 2024

Disposition

Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied

No violations on record for this visit

This visit closed with no further action required.

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 10 — Routine - Food

Jan 10, 2024

Disposition

Administrative complaint recommended

Approved & safe source

Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.

High-priority×2

Raw-food separation & protection

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority

Pests & outer openings

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority

Chemicals & toxic substances

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

High-priority

Advisories, date marking & labeling

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate×2

Employee health

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate

Handwash sinks & supplies

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate

Manager certification & training

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate

Improper thawing

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Basic

Equipment & surface condition

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic

Wiping cloths & linens

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic

Dirty food-contact surfaces

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic

Non-food surfaces dirty

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

Clean equipment storage

Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.

Basic

Garbage & premises

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic

Personal belongings

Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.

Basic

License current & displayed

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic

Other sanitary & safe operation

Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

What the violations mean

Violation categories, explained

23 violations · 12 categories

Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.

Hands must be washed and gloves changed at the required moments — after touching the floor, raw food, or anything unclean — and eating, drinking, or smoking is not allowed in food areas. Hands are the most common way pathogens reach food.

On this record, the category appears in 1 of the 3 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.

^† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.

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Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 2615783 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.

License on file

2615783

Inspected

Aug 27, 2026

Scoring

Trailing-year aggregate — How it works

Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search

Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site