MARIO'S RESTAURANT

South Yonge Street
Florida, 32117
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752685

  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Fried eggplant stored and in direct contact with paper towel at reach in cooler. Advised operator to remove paper towel.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over marinara at clear glass reach in cooler, raw veal over marinara at cook line low boy cooler. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over ground beef at stainless reach in freezer. Operator stored product properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For fresh clams. Educated operator on shellfish tag procedures. Repeat Violation
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. fried eggplant (96F - Cooling) at 1:59; cooling since 1:44 - 90F at 2:32 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to move product to cooler.

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752588

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food prep with no hair restraints. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Observe proper hair restraint from all food handling employees at time of inspection**Complied**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736634

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food prep with no hair restraints. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed petroleum jelly stored over food prep table in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certificate for Edward C expired 7/15/2024. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in men's/womens dining room restrooms. Per operator, dining room bathrooms are used by employees. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8540952

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor- pizza sauce in walk-in cooler Advised to store properly Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all coolers at cook line
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Clam shells reused for stuffing other foods with in walk-in cooler;
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- all cutting boards at cook line

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8540715

  • 24-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife at sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of bowls on floor at soda dispenser a$ - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw sausage over spinach in two door reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); ; butter (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding) make table next to fryer. Operator states in unit less the. 4 hours, will chill product **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Chicken 49°F Butter 49°F Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357650

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife at sink
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table on cookline
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of bowls on floor at soda dispenser a$
  • 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 sausage over spinach in two door reach in cooler
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); ; butter (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding) make table next to fryer. Operator states in unit less the. 4 hours, will chill product **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags