LA MAMMA ITALIAN GELATO CAFFE
1691 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713
Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
4 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment in hand sink in rear prep room
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep room
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep room
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Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in wall mounted trap in rear prep area, operator cleaned
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Gelato scoops not inverted behind front counter
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in hand sink. Employee removed pans.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in back kitchen
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready-to-eat cheese in upright refrigerator in storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind front counter: milk (45F - Cold Holding); half and half (45F - Cold Holding); cream (45F - Cold Holding) operator moved items to reach in freezer. Temperatures taken again milk (40F - Cold Holding); half and half (40F - Cold Holding); cream (42F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear prep area area blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed mop bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in rear prep area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine behind front counter has mold like substances.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door open.
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