MAMMA MIA PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT 2
538 WASHINGTON AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – 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. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Cook diluted solution with water. Final reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-07-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at coffee station blocked by tray stands. Employees removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar used for ice dumping. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – 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. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at front counter pasta station. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – 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. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exit door near ware washing area. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at bar entrance. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – 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. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – 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. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter handwashing sink. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers across from dish area. Operator began removing labels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at preparation cooler across oven. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw marinated chicken stored at reach in cooler near walk in freezer not covered. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler 1 and 2 fan covers soiled. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of corn meal not labeled at back storage area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.