MOM & DAD'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate MOM & DAD'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT in TALLAHASSEE has 6 inspections with a 2.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

Bannerman Road
Tallahassee, Florida, 32312
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/17/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13484891

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, sani bucket empty changed during inspection . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45° less than 4 hours per operator.

8/6/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10901013

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under breading station and stove.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall by garbage can on line.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

4/21/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8998409

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl in sugar and panko containers in storage area.
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment. Knives stored between equipment.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on floor by three compartment sink with debris dust like substance.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in bar area chemical bottles and used dish rags.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by dish pit area. Manager corrected during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10/8/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8771991

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer and surrounding area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at end of cook line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing cleaning supplies.

4/9/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8371643

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in panko.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dishes on shelf in warehouse washing area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of veal and beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in flour.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food trays stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- pasta 5:00-9:00, marinara 5:00-9:00. Provided form for operator to hold TCS foods on time at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/24/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8479963

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of paper napkins on stock room floor.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bread not covered on bread rack.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/