MAMMA RITA'S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN GRILL LLC
7965 SR 50 STE B600 · GROVELAND · Lake County · FL 34736
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. –raw beef next to cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler on cook line.operator relocated. -raw veal over cooked lasagna in upright reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -;sliced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); commercially processed roasted peppers (47F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F – Cold Holding) fresh mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); salami (46F – Cold Holding)…all held more than four hours per operator in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); commercially processed roasted peppers (47F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F – Cold Holding) fresh mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); salami (46F – Cold Holding) …all held more than four hours per operator in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -slicer in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cook line sink blocked by rack of pans. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -2 employees. Operator had them sign Employee reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -in server area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -server area **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -front lobby
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -storage rack near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator had new one, placed inside. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler in server area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -several items in reach in cooler on cook line.
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -inspector had to use flashlight in walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:50 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.