MAMA ROSE PIZZERIA
13355 BLECHER RD S STE G, Largo FL 33773 · 727-221-7884
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025047671 | May 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | $160 |
| 3--2020056540 | Nov 23, 2020 | Mar 23, 2021 | $200 |
| 3--2019039356 | Apr 3, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 | $200 |
| 3--2015001922 | Oct 27, 2014 | Feb 13, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 2/28, staff dated
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with clean plates over prep table at front counter
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's restroom
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff observed cutting mushrooms without washing prior to prep
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Front counter
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal forks at customer counter not inverted, operator corrected
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pizza oven handle
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor in storage area
May 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table in front of hand sink at front counter
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Most recent plans on file approved 3/20/07 under file #210441. Business changed to current ownership on 1/2/25. Flat top and steam table under hood system. Additional reach in coolers in rear prep room. Front counter layout changed with pizza display behind glass
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures provided to operator during inspection
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons at coffee machine not inverted
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to hand sink at front counter
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over mozzarella cheese in glass cooler
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. Pizza slices at front counter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table in front of hand sink at front counter
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Most recent plans on file approved 3/20/07 under file #210441. Business changed to current ownership on 1/2/25. Flat top and steam table under hood system. Additional reach in coolers in rear prep room. Front counter layout changed with pizza display behind glass
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures provided to operator during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in seasoning bins
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons at coffee machine not inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in prep room
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in glass cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to hand sink at front counter
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Reviewed with manager. Manager time marked pizzas
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in back food prep area. Tray over hand wash sink and trash can in front of hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed items
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in triple door cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen. Manager cleaned can opener
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. William has no training working over 30 days. CFM John is current
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink ( quaternary) and wiping cloths ( chlorine) Reviewed with manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed with manager.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at beverage station in dining area. Manager rearranged utensils
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked in dining area. Review3d with the manager. For reporting purposes only.
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.