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MAMA MIA OCEANFRONT

1960 S OCEAN DR · HALLANDALE BEACH · Broward County · FL 33009

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3324100
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8343353
DBPR license1622704

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority8 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#9High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hairnet and then proceeded to reach out for a blender to make sauces without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shell eggs stored above containers of pepper, Ricotta cheese on rack in walk in cooler. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bags of raw chicken stored above container of raw beef in walk in cooler. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy across from Stove- ; Marinara sauce (46F – Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (50F – Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy across from Stove- ; Marinara sauce (46F – Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (50F – Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of alcohol stored on top of boxes and bag of pasta on rack next to oven in coke line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 8

#15Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No tags kept in the establishment for raw oysters. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of potatoes stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kits for quaternary **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean containers on shelf next to triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Top shelf on rack with clean containers next to triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers on rack next and above of triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-34-5

Basic – Vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.