MAMA LEONES
2300 TAMIAMI TRAIL N · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags in the kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed raw chicken stored in same container as cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over deli ham and sliced cheese in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle raw chicken the handle a container of non-stick spray without changing gloves. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sausage (46F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F – Cold Holding in the reach in cooler near the freezer at the end of the cook line. Salad reach in cooler; cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); raw calamari (45F – Cold Holding); cooked mussels (49F – Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (52F – Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (49F – Cold Holding); cannoli cream (48F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (51F – Cold Holding) in the salad prep reach in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held overnight The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (46F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F – Cold Holding in the reach in cooler near the freezer at the end of the cook line. Salad reach in cooler; cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); raw calamari (45F – Cold Holding); cooked mussels (49F – Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (52F – Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (49F – Cold Holding); cannoli cream (48F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (51F – Cold Holding) in the salad prep reach in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held overnight The operator discarded the above food items. Observed garlic butter (52F – Cold Holding) on a food prep table near the ice machine. The operator stated the butter had been held for less than 1 hour. The operator placed the butter in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a chlorine sanitizer bucket exceeding 200ppm stored on a cutting board at the pizza station. The operator diluted the solution and properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soups and cooked lasagna prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispensers near the ice machine and the salad reach in cooler unable to dispense soap. The operator replaced the batteries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 17
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for Caesar dressing. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxides not adequately secured near the ice machine. **Warning**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed an ice cream scoop stored near a handwashing sink exposed to splash at the salad prep reach in cooler. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting in the prep area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door handle on the reach in freezer at the end of the cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of dry pasta stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed multiple foods stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **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 handles for salt and seasoning not stored above the foods. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use ice scoop stored in 80F standing water near the salad reach in cooler. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the dry storage area. **Warning**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the holster for the soda gun behind the bar soiled with a slime like substance. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored unprotected near the ice machine. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Very slow draining water in handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:20 PM.
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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.