MAMA'S LITTLE ITALY
814 S ATLANTIC AVE, Ormond Beach FL 32176 · 321-614-1263
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
NOV 23
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
2 Live, small flying insects found by dish machine.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
2 Live, small flying insects found by dish machine.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee had barehand contact with lemons being cut for drink garnish.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -veal 44°f, butter 45°f and shredded mozzarella 47°f in top area of reach in cooler.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -pizza cutter. -can opener.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. - detergent jug empty
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin at soda fountain.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense semolina.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance in dishwashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind mixer. -at cookline under equipment.
Food stored on floor. -liquor bottles stored on floor in bar area. a¿¿bag of sugar and containers with sugar and semolina.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sink by back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -food debris on shelf under grill. -food debris on side of reach in cooler at cookline. -soiled reach in cooler gaskets. -handwash sink at east side of bar soiled with mold-like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout container lids on floor in dry storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ladies restroom.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Wall damaged under handwash sink at cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink by dish machine.
Aug 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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10 live, small flying insects in dining room and bar area.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Wall damaged under handwash sink at cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -food debris on shelf holding microwave.
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink by dish machine.
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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10 live, small flying insects in dining room and bar area.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -marinara sauce, chicken stock, meatballs and eggplant parmigiana between 49°f and 53°f. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -marinara sauce, chicken stock, meatballs and eggplant parmigiana between 49°f and 53°f. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Walk in cooler cooling unit dripping onto container of herb ricotta cheese in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -all tics foods in walk in cooler between 44°f and 45°f. Operator iced down TCS foods.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen.
Wall damaged under handwash sink at cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Walk in cooler cooling unit dripping onto container of herb ricotta cheese in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -food debris on shelf holding microwave.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink by dish machine.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handle.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled under equipment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: -shelf under microwave soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -dishwasher used prewash sprayer prior to handling silverware from clean side without washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes for sauté dishes and sour cream 47F at far end of lowboy directly leas than 1 hour, advised to put a guard/barrier next to steamwell to avoid heat distribution onto TCS food. Employee moved non-tcs/hazardous items to end that will not be harmed by raising above 41F -butter on cook line (71F - Cold Holding)), less than 2 hours. Manager added time for replacing under time control for public health. -provolone cheese 48F, manager stated loaded inti drawer under grill less than 2 hours ago.
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. -mussel tags only dating back to prior month, advised of requirement to hold previous 90 days worth of tags
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink on cook-line used as dump sink -hand sink in dish pit with items stored inside
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in prep area across from ice machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar in bulk container
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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