Mama's Italian Restaurant
2091 S McCall Rd, Englewood, FL 34224 · Permanent Food Service · License 1800250
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 17 routine inspection4 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 17, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed butter packets (71°F - Cold Holding) at the front server station. Observed shredded cheese (74°F - Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods.
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed butter packets (71°F - Cold Holding) at the front server station. Observed shredded cheese (74°F - Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed a package of gum designed to quit smoking stored on a shelf above a food preparation table. The operator properly stored the gum.
Fixed on the spot
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed a spray canister of pesticide stored near bottled wine . Observed chemical spray bottles stored near bags of uncooked pasta. The operator properly stored the chemicals.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed cooked lasagna prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry leaning against the 2-door cooler near the entrance to the kitchen.
The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.