MAMMA RITA'S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN GRILL LLC

7965 SR 50 STE B600

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/15/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -server area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -front lobby - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler in server area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -inspector had to use flashlight in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10759311
2025-01-15
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 1/14/2025

High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -server area Repeat Violation
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -front lobby
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -storage rack near walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator had new one, placed inside. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler in server area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -several items in reach in cooler on cook line.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -inspector had to use flashlight in walk in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. --raw beef next to cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler on cook line.operator relocated. -raw veal over cooked lasagna in upright reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -;sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); commercially processed roasted peppers (47F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) fresh mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); salami (46F - Cold Holding)...all held more than four hours per operator in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); commercially processed roasted peppers (47F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) fresh mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); salami (46F - Cold Holding) ...all held more than four hours per operator in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cheesecake in front counter Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -slicer in back kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cook line sink blocked by rack of pans. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -2 employees. Operator had them sign Employee reporting agreement. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -in server area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8830650
2025-01-14
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).

Inspection on 7/17/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in bar area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -interior of fryer cabinets -under side of soda nozzles at lobby soda station - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler in bar Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed vegetables over marinara sauce in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cheesecake in front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line -white cutting board in dish area -can opener in kitchen -ice shoot at soda station in lobby Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: white cutting boards on cook line -white cutting board in dish area -ice shoot at soda station in lobby **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8830486
2024-07-17
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 7/16/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -interior of fryer cabinets -under side of soda nozzles at lobby soda station
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler in bar Repeat Violation
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed vegetables over marinara sauce in walk in cooler
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw ground beef over cooked pasta in reach in freezer
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in walk in cooler -raw chicken next to marinara sauce in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (50F - Cold Holding) held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter (54F - Cold Holding); after 30 minutes 45 F cooked fettuccine (53F - Cold Holding) after 30 minutes 49 F cooked penne pasta (53F - Cold Holding) after 30 minutes 48F all held less than four hours per operator, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (50F - Cold Holding) all held more than four hours per operator, operator discarded. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cheesecake in front counter
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line -white cutting board in dish area -can opener in kitchen -ice shoot at soda station in lobby Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8739303
2024-07-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 2/20/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover at cooks line is in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of beef reach-in-cooler by beer keg area and ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flashlight. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained throughout the establishment. Ice nozzle is soiled on the front soda station. Slicer is soiled. Dough machine mixer head is soiled. Can opener is soiled. Coffee and tea machines are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Cutting boards are stained throughout the establishment. Ice nozzle is soiled on the front soda station Dough machine mixer head is soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8612989
2024-02-20
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 2/15/2024

High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
21
Total
34
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom. Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled throughout the establishment with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Cut lettuce not covered in walk in cooler. Bread crumbs and flour not covered in back prep area. Container of salt uncovered by back door. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Drain cover at cooks line is in poor repair. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout the establishment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bags on food storage shelves throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employees wearing bracelets on their arms while preparing food. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor in cooks line area. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Heavy accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Holes in walls throughout the establishment. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking is soiled by the three comp sink area. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored over cooking oil on the cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of beef reach-in-cooler by beer keg area and ice machine. Warning
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flashlight. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of Pepto Bismol stored in walk in cooler. Tylenol stored on top of reach in cooler on cooks line. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Degreaser improperly stored next to BBQ sauce under the prep table on the cooks line. Chemical bottle stored over soda boxes in the soda storage area. Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee put on hair net and then handled salad dressing soufflé cups without washing hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw bacon not properly separated from cheese in reach in cooler on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw shell eggs next to unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 49 f, shredded lettuce 51 f, cheese 54 f, lettuce 49 f at the salad station by oven, and cut meatballs, 49 f, by pizza station all held less than four hours per operator. Transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained throughout the establishment. Ice nozzle is soiled on the front soda station. Slicer is soiled. Dough machine mixer head is soiled. Can opener is soiled. Coffee and tea machines are soiled. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.Chlorine strips. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings not date marked. No date marking in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink by the entrance of the kitchen.Hot water faucet is shut off. Warning
Food Inspector #8441863
2024-02-15
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 34 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 21 basic).

Inspection on 7/11/2023

High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Under bread.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at pass through window.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting board on prep cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In double door cooler.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep cooler.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelves in walk in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Calamari in standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee handle wiping cloth and then handle cut lettuce.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cheese, chicken, broccoli, and pinwheel pizza. Manager determined correct time. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 108f. Advised to reheat.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on prep cooler. -Can opener blade. -Mixer head.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Sanitizer bucket stored in handsink at kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By oven. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Sliced sausage. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8360649
2023-07-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).