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Mama's African Restaurant/Chez Lisa Loboko

July 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDSINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: FOUND FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LABEL. (FISH, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE LABLES WITH CONTENTS NAME.
code 37
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS, POTS, ETC. NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED AND PROTECTED.
code 44
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. GAS SERVICE TURNED OFF DUE TO SUSPECTED LEAK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030C. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
code 50
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT). ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE.
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-12-26 INSPECTION 2636663: #38 FOUND 7 RAT DROPPING ALONG WALLS INSIDE DISHWASHING AREAS. FOUND 15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER COOLERS AND COUNTER AT KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 80 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT 9 SEATING BOOTHS. ON 7-1-26 FOUND ADDITIONAL 25 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER BAR COUNTERS AND STILL UNDER THE DINING ROOM BOOTHS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND HAVE PREMISES SERVICED. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SURFACES.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 27, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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