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MAMMA RITA'S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN GRILL LLC

7965 SR 50 STE B600 · GROVELAND · Lake County · FL 34736

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3742798
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13918794
DBPR license4508587

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#8High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 20 flying insects underneath three compartment sink 10 flying insects by mop sink across from dish machine 30 flying insects at pizza station next to mixer, landing on the bulk containers of sugar and flour that is located underneath prep table and on empty dough containers 60 total flying insects are in dish machine and prep dough station area/ landing on dry ingredients and containers where dough is stored. Flying insects are also landing on clean equipment after being removed from dish machine **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: 5 flying insects observed under triple sink and by back door Pest control has been out twice and is returning in the morning **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 commercial processed salmon packages, operator discarded during time of inspection – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: No salmon thawing Black particles on ice in machine **Time Extended**

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – 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. No time mark for pizza that just was placed in display , operator placed time marking during time of inspection – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: No pizzas are made at inspection **Time Extended**

#11High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink chlorine 400ppm , operator emptied out 3 compartment sink and retested 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Triple sink is not set up **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler Floor drains soiled – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Progress made In walk in cooler **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood suppression system filters have heavy residue buildup -speed rack beside pizza make line is heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Progress made -hood suppression system filters have heavy residue buildup **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -hot water faucet on hand washing sink in server area – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

#6Basic29-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink in corner , slow draining – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -above dough prep table on cook line -fryer baskets – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.