MAMA'S ITALIAN FAMILY RESTAURANT
2275 S BYRON BUTLER PKWY, Perry FL 32348 · 850-223-1109
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 49° less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pan containing 24 reduced oxygen packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. In reach-in cooler at server station: salad (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream packets (60F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both items were placed into the reach-in cooler from the walk-in cooler approximately one hour prior and began adding ice to the items to rapidly cool them to 41F. 2. Inside pan of ice at cookline: pasta (60F - Cold Holding). The items are double-stacked and held in a pan containing a very small amount of ice. Employee stated the pasta has been held at the cookline for approximately two hours and placed the pasta into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. salad (57F 3:50, 40F 4:30 - Cooling); sour cream packets (60F 3:50, 41F 4:30 - Cooling); pasta (60F 3:45, 35F 4:30 - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In basket above fryer at cookline: chicken tenders (105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the chicken has been held at room temperature for approximately one hour, then reheated them to 175F during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing degreaser stored on shelf beside salt and food service gloves in prep area. An employee removed the chemicals from the area during this inspection.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on front of building, near fountain. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at mop sink. 3. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter in corner of kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by dishes and cooking oil. An employee unblocked the sink during this inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Door off hinges in back if kitchen. 2. Large hole in ceiling in employee restroom located in back of kitchen. 3. Bottom of door in back if kitchen rusted through.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five co2 tanks not secured by back door of kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout back of kitchen.
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. One pan containing 24 reduced oxygen packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice on floor in back of walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on counter, Properly stored during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Walls in dish wash area.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishroom.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep counter.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 49° less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep counter. Properly stored during inspection.
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