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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 dateJuly 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450276
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739303
DBPR license4508587

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw ground beef over cooked pasta in reach in freezer

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in walk in cooler -raw chicken next to marinara sauce in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. – cooked sausage (54F – Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (50F – Cold Holding) held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter (54F – Cold Holding); after 30 minutes 45 F cooked fettuccine (53F – Cold Holding) after 30 minutes 49 F cooked penne pasta (53F – Cold Holding) after 30 minutes 48F all held less than four hours per operator, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. cooked sausage (54F – Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (50F – Cold Holding) all held more than four hours per operator, operator discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cheesecake in front counter

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line -white cutting board in dish area -can opener in kitchen -ice shoot at soda station in lobby **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -interior of fryer cabinets -under side of soda nozzles at lobby soda station

#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler in bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed vegetables over marinara sauce in walk in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 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
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.