MAMMA MIA PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT 2
538 WASHINGTON AVE, Homestead FL 33030 · 786-280-8182
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on shredded cheese bag on reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded during inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar used for ice dumping.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans on top of the three compartment sink not stored inverted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter handwashing sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers across from dish area. Operator began removing labels.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade bag at preparation area. Observed dough covered with non food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken thighs stored over cooked wings at walk in freezer. Operator rearranged products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef tortilini (46F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from oven at cook line. As per cook, product stored inside unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef tortilini (46F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from oven at cook line. As per cook, product stored inside unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (123F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per cook, for less than 2 hours. Observed marinara (120F - Hot Holding) at back preparation area. As per owner, for approximately 2 hours. Owner stirred product and took product to reheat to 165F.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Cook diluted solution with water. Final reading 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black debris. Operator began removing ice to remove debris.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed food preparation area containing reach in freezer, reach in cooler, 3 induction burners, preparation table and mixer located in dining area across from pizza station. No handwashing sink available in area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at coffee station blocked by tray stands. Employees removed items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar used for ice dumping.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
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/. Observed establishment added food preparation area containing reach in freezer, reach in cooler, 3 induction burners, preparation table and mixer located in dining area across from pizza station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop inside of cut lettuce at reach in cooler bar entrance. Observed bowl used as scoop with no handle stored inside of marinara sauce at walk in cooler. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at front counter pasta station.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans on top of the three compartment sink not stored inverted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exit door near ware washing area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at bar entrance. Operator removed during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored at handwash sink Splash guard near the three compartment sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop not stored above cornbread flour. Operator stored scoop properly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil spoon not stored with handle above cheese at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter handwashing sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers across from dish area. Operator began removing labels.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at preparation cooler across oven.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw marinated chicken stored at reach in cooler near walk in freezer not covered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler 1 and 2 fan covers soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of corn meal not labeled at back storage area.
Jul 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on shredded cheese bag on reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut onions (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with a common name at front counter.
Jul 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on shredded cheese bag on reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded during inspection.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle on top of cabinet at dry storage, employee removed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut onions (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to walk in 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. See stop sale. Observed cheese pizza not time marked 97° F, as per employee pizza was cooked 30 minutes ago, employee time marked pizza during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bolognese sauce (127F - Hot Holding) on steam table at cook line, as per employee approximately 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheat food. bolognese sauce (173F - Reheating)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed cooked octopus not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands on 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on proper procedures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area, employee provide soap bottle during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with a common name at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour container and flour bag stored on dry storage floor, employee stored properly during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine, employee removed during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measure cup in salt container at dry storage area, employee removed during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of pasta reach in cooler at cook line. Also observed accumulation of soil residues on walk in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. Observed salt, sugar and flour white bin containers not covered at dry storage, employee closed lid during inspection.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with quat sanitizer stored on preparation table. Employee placed it under the table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator washed it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the breadcrumbs. Operator removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at pizza station.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.observed a plastic container broken. Employee discarded it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at pizza station.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed utensils stored not inverted by the bar.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in freezer not covered.Employee covered the food.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed them.
Apr 2, 2025□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front line and also hood soiled.
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face and then engaged in food preparation.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his t shirt and then engaged in food preparation.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand washing sink close to pizza station and a new pasta station. The closer hand wash sink is located 35 plus feet away.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plate stored inside the hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee cooked over 24 Hrs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front line and also hood soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings inside the reach in cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiples wet wiping cloths stored in preparation table at the front line. Employee removed then.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above marinade sauce. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom of.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (67 F - Cold Holding); ham (64 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were placed less than 3 hours ago. Operator discarded the shrimp and placed ham inside the walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine +200 Ppm. Employee discarded solution and new solution was 100 Ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings stored inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the flour. Employee removed it.
Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Observed at the walk in cooler. Employee removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of foods stored on the floor. Employee removed them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in the preparation table. Employee removed them.
Stored food not covered. Food inside reach in coolers d reach in freezer not covered.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed it.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator pasta was placed at 11:00 Operator placed ice on top.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as scoop inside the sugar container. Operator removed it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 carbon dioxide tanks behind the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at the reach in cooler by the bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container and an opened flour bag stored on the floor next to the walk-in cooler. Operator removed them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed them.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop not stored above the sugar.operator removed it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution in the preparation table. Operator removed them.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the salad station. Employee removed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, salt and flour inside plastic containers not labeled. Operator labeled them.
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