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MAMA ROMANO'S

13802 LANDSTAR BLVD #101, Orlando FL 32824 · 321-352-8200

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812406
Grade history
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza cutters in water temperature of 78F. Operator removed the water
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018014573Feb 7, 2018Apr 17, 2018$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen Can opener at prep area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at pizza station was blocked by speed rack. Operator moved speed rack Hand washing sink located by triple sink blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multi cleaner in generic bottle at front with no label.Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at expo station. Operator inverted the plates
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from fryers at cooks line has torn loose gasket left side door
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of pizza sauce on floor at walk in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid covering cheese at walk in cooler Container of sugar is cracked on side at bottom shelf of prep table by dish wash area
Basic/14-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between make tables at cooks line.Operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer stored in hallway where restrooms are located
Basic/08B-63-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sinks at pizza station and by triple sink Cold water faucet does not work at hand washing sink by triple sink
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line,operator moved off ground to non food contact surface
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour no label on bus tubs containing said products
Basic/02D-01-5
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Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Garlic knots in walk in cooler covered with black plastic trash bag
High priority/14-86-1
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing red snapper in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with red snapper before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on make table across from stove
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked with a trash can.operator moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer bucket
Intermediate/16-37-1
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink by triple sink.Operator changed battery
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal pan with no handle in container with flour
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank at drink station.Operator chained CO2 tank
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4
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. Thawing red snapper in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with red snapper before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
Basic/06-09-1
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor on cooks line. Operator moved to bottom shelf
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer stored next to women's bathroom
Basic/08B-63-4
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored on top of container with raw sausage at walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Granite cleaner stored next to container of salt and salt and pepper container at shelving next to hand washing sink and fryers
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from stove at front counter and cutting board across from fryers
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at pizza station blocked by pizza rack Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked by trash can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water faucet for hand washing sink at dish wash area is inoperable
Basic/29-09-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives at front line stored between prep table and reach in cooler
Basic/10-17-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on metal partition of fryers next to hand washing sink
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water temping at 74F.operator placed on flat top grill
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep area
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On containers at dry dish storage
Basic/16-46-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine/dump sink
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar on clear container at storage by fryers
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Breaded raw chicken stored over dough on speed racks in walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee blow into glove to put on gloves. Spoke with employee.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Per operator, pizza out less than 2 hours. Operator marked with appropriate time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by window next to oven blocked by garbage receptacle and rolling tray cart. Handwashing sink next to fryer had large pot inside. Handwashing sink by triple sink blocked by garbage receptacle. Operator moved all items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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/ Observed 4 employees working and no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At handwashing sink by fryer and handwashing sink in prep area by triple sink. Operator fixed.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled, at office area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on counter in dining room next to dining tables exposed.
Basic/24-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board of make table across from stove at cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee chewing gum engaging in food prep.
Basic/12B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with several bracelets scooping ice.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Lid broken for maketable by window.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. No lids on garbage or recycling garbage dumpsters.
Basic/33-15-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall at triple sink. Hole in wall by oven next to handwashing sink by front window. Wall behind dish machine soiled
Basic/36-24-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelving over dish machine.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pickles.
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Spaghetti, noodles, penne, shrimp, ravioli, chicken breasts, temperature ranged between 46-58. Inside pull out drawer under stove.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spaghetti, noodles, penne, shrimp, ravioli, chicken breasts, temperature ranged between 46-58. Inside pull out drawer under stove.
High priority/03A-02-5
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by racks next to pizza oven.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips needed.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above wall-in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Pull out drawers under stove not keeping food cold. Facility has adequate amount of cold holding units to operate without this unit.
Basic/14-74-7
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Basic/12B-09-5
Faucet/handle will not turn on cold water faucet at plumbing fixture. Handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-09-4
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 inside flour container.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light bulb by inside door of walk-in cooler has no shield.
Basic/38-07-4
Multiple storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic/14-38-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside reach cooler on front line and cooler in kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above pizza oven.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At 3 compartment sink and behind dishwasher.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server scoop blue cheese dressing on top a plate without washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
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. Board missing with the time marking, employee brought board with items listed and time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish washer area. Blocked with dough hook and frying oil.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
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/ Food certified manager arrived.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Entranced of cookline handwashing sink, operator added paper
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Employee label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrups. Operator secured it.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed it
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 4 compartment sink faucet is not able to shut off,
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator removed and 2nd measurement 50ppm for chlorine.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on a glove in one hand and made salad without washing hands. Operator reviewed proper procedure with employee.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza cutters in water temperature of 78F. Operator removed the water
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 raw snapper thawed in reach cooler without ventilation. Operator discarded items.
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed long metal equipment resting inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand wash sink. Operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers inside the sugar and salt bins. Operator removed them.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back kitchen, operator secured with chain.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed 4 raw snapper thawed in reach cooler without ventilation. Operator discarded items.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in coolers from cookline
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back kitchen prep table, observed employee's drink. Operator moved to the bottom shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar bins without label. Operator added labels
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Ext to soda machine in the back kitchen
/45-02-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.