Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
1527 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville has 18 inspections on record between January 2022 and December 2025, documenting 92 violations and averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Handwashing violations, including improper hand and arm washing and inadequate handwashing facilities, were cited in 8 of the 18 inspections, forming a significant recurring pattern. Food contact surface violations appeared in 6 inspections. High-priority violations for approved food source, employee health reporting, and time as a control measure were documented across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 resulted in 12 violations with an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition. A fire safety violation was noted on July 14, 2021 for flammables and debris stored in the storage room and a liquefied petroleum gas tank storage issue. An administrative complaint was recommended following the January 10, 2024 inspection, which documented 18 violations including management awareness, chemical storage, and toxic substance control issues.
Most recent closure: August 26, 2026 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 27, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville was last shut down on August 26, 2026 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Adequate lighting, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville had?
- Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville find?
- Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on August 27, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sweet Mama's in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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