MAMA BELLA
518 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.315.5006
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Strawberries with mold-like growth, in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up gloves and paper off the floor and proceeded to handle clean towels without washing her hands. Employee went to wash her hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Marinara Sauce in reach in cooler to the left of deli counter.date marked 3.9.26 operator unable to verify home made or commercially processed. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 61F, in display cooler to the right of cash register. Operator stated butter held in cooler over night.
Strawberries with mold-like growth, in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 61F, in display cooler to the right of cash register. Operator stated butter held in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Display cooler: meat balls 82F,salmon 77F, eggplant 86F, mushrooms 85F, chicken wings 95F, fish 87F, cook stated foods were cooked 1 hour ago and placed in display cooler for hot holding. Cook removed all foods and started the reheating process.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. lasagna 1:05 cooked 30 minutes ago (100F - Cooling); lasagna 2:15 (78F-83F - Cooling) in a covered container, at this rate lasagna will not reach 70 F within 2 hours. Operator uncovered lasagna and placed in reach in freezer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked Salmon Bagel not identified on menu as raw.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line and in dish area. No soap available.
Employee personal cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, on cook line. Operator removed.
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap by 3 door freezer hand sink.
Observed can opener, soiled with food debris.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe a bowl in sugar container
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor near dishwasher.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 72F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by hand sink at 3 compartment sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor near display case.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and pepper without labeled. Operator labeled.
Dec 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee without hair restriction engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observe at door handles of low boy freezer at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil not labeled in squeeze bottle.
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3)Observed at Lowboy cooler; Dairy (50F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (50F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) overnight. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at One door; meat loaf (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that food was left out for half hour. 2) Observed on table; butter (55F - Cold Holding). 3)Observed at Lowboy cooler; Dairy (50F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (50F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) overnight. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe tomato sauce,cooked vegetables, chicken, meatloaf, cooked vegetables (90-114F - Hot Holding), operators stated that all food was reheated to 165 F earlier in the morning and left element off. Operator put all food in oven to reheat food to 165F.or higher.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observe with tuna. Operator removed the reduced oxygen packaging.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee without hair restriction engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observe at door handles of low boy freezer at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil not labeled in squeeze bottle.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator washed and sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe by rear door in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled spray bottles. Operator labeled.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at cook line. Operator discarded.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 120°F at front counter. Operator reheated water to 170°F.
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