MAMA ROSA'S PIZZA
1616 E 7 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Approximately 17 in kitchen area by reach in cooler, 3 compartment sink, old green tinted oil on the ground in open metal pot and garbage cans **Warning**
41-14-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. Insecticide hazardous to humans stored on kitchen shelf with to go containers **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in cooler by pizza oven **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 soft droppings by employee handwash sink in kitchen, 15 dark dry droppings by reach in cooler **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Flour and garlic butter **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. – interior of pizza oven -interior of microwave oven Interior of reach in coolers and freezers throughout premises -interior of bulk bins holding seasonings/ sauces in the kitchen – can opener soiled – cutting board stained in kitchen across from handwash sink sink **Warning**
11-03-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Did not know big 5 or allergens **Warning**
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats in reach in cooler across from employee handwash sink prepared on site over 24hrs ago per operator **Warning**
Basic 14
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-07-4Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled floor, toilet paper and debris all over the floor **Warning**
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. – reach in cooler gaskets throughout premises -exterior of reach in coolers and reach in freezer – exterior of pizza oven -Exterior of bulk bins -exterior of microwave oven **Warning**
32-12-4Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -wood stripping and not sealed across from pizza oven -grooved cutting board in kitchen across from employee handwash sink – gasket torn on reach in cooler **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.doors throughout premises **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. WAter bottle cases in dry food storage area adjacent to dining area Potatoes on floor of walk in cooler **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bag holding sausage in reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink closest to 3 compartment sink leaks on to the floor when turned on **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By register area **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, sugar and various powder seasonings in bulk containers throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. – floors throughout kitchen soiled with debris -walls throughout kitchen soiled with food debris and dust – ceiling throughout dining area soiled with dust **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:02 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.