Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon

Last inspected:

1013 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
Overview

Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon has accumulated 167 violations across 26 inspections, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—more than 20% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple categories including employee health policy (appearing in at least 5 inspections), proper hand and arm washing, proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and consumer advisory requirements. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015, 2016, and 2019, including blocked marked exits and a missing portable fire extinguisher. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following three violations; prior to that, an October 1, 2025 routine inspection issued a Warning and documented 24 violations including failures in handwashing, allergen awareness, chemical storage, and food sourcing. An administrative complaint was recommended in February 2025 after violations including employee health policy and improper cooking temperatures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
170Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. K class fire extinguisher missing from designated location .
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard boxes **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Empty cardboard boxes

Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 6 inspections37 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon last inspected?
Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon?
The most frequently cited violations at Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon are: Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon had?
Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon find?
Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon ever been shut down?
No, Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Mama's Soul Food 2 in Brandon operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Qdoba Mexican Grill #653 (2015-2016), The Latin Grill Express (2019).

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