Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma

Last inspected:

1147 Hwy 17 S, Satsuma, FL 32189
Overview

Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma has accumulated 209 violations across 22 inspections between 2016 and August 2025, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring and systemic: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections; food contact surface violations were cited in 7 of the past 9 inspections; handwashing and hand washing facilities violations were documented in multiple inspections; and management awareness failures were cited repeatedly in 2023 and 2024. In September 2024, an inspector recommended an administrative complaint after finding 6 high-priority violations including employee health policy, allergen awareness, and chemical storage failures. A fire safety violation documented in 2017 involved a propane tank larger than code-allowed capacity stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025 identified 15 violations (2 intermediate, 3 basic) and resulted in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition, though the violation count indicates ongoing systemic issues remain unresolved.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
217Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma: Comparison to Putnam County Averages

This Facility 9.4 violations / inspection 9.4 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Putnam County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored inside dry storage shed next to building. Manager removed tank. **Corrected On-Site**

Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma last inspected?
Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma?
The most frequently cited violations at Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma had?
Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma find?
Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma ever been shut down?
No, Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma 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 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.
Has Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Mema's Restaurant in Satsuma has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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