MAMMA MIA PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT 2

Name: MAMMA MIA PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT 2
Address: 538 WASHINGTON AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 17.2

538 WASHINGTON AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2332262

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

17.2 Grade F / 100

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October 20, 2026 · 10 findings · 2 critical

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MAMMA MIA PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT 2 in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 17.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 99 total violations — 21 critical, 19 major, 59 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over belt peppers at reach in cooler in the pizza station. Also raw shell eggs stored over chicken soup at walk in cooler.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in the kitchen in disrepair.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed near the walk in freezer.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under the triple sink.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (118F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as chef for less than an hour.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
[12B-09-5] Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum in food preparation area.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of mold like substance.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at preparation cooler across oven.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop inside of cut lettuce at reach in cooler bar entrance. Observed bowl used as scoop with no handle stored inside of marinara sauce at walk in cooler. Operator removed bowl.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at front counter pasta station.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans on top of the three compartment sink not stored inverted.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exit door near ware washing area.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at bar entrance. Operator removed during inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored at handwash sink Splash guard near the three compartment sink.
[10-01-5] 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 not stored above cornbread flour. Operator stored scoop properly.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil spoon not stored with handle above cheese at cook line.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter handwashing sink.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers across from dish area. Operator began removing labels.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw marinated chicken stored at reach in cooler near walk in freezer not covered.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler 1 and 2 fan covers soiled.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of corn meal not labeled at back storage area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade bag at preparation area. Observed dough covered with non food grade bag.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken thighs stored over cooked wings at walk in freezer. Operator rearranged products.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef tortilini (46F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from oven at cook line. As per cook, product stored inside unit overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef tortilini (46F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from oven at cook line. As per cook, product stored inside unit overnight.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (123F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per cook, for less than 2 hours. Observed marinara (120F - Hot Holding) at back preparation area. As per owner, for approximately 2 hours. Owner stirred product and took product to reheat to 165F.
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Cook diluted solution with water. Final reading 100ppm.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black debris. Operator began removing ice to remove debris.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed food preparation area containing reach in freezer, reach in cooler, 3 induction burners, preparation table and mixer located in dining area across from pizza station. No handwashing sink available in area.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at coffee station blocked by tray stands. Employees removed items.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar used for ice dumping.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added food preparation area containing reach in freezer, reach in cooler, 3 induction burners, preparation table and mixer located in dining area across from pizza station.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed flour container and flour bag stored on dry storage floor, employee stored properly during inspection.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine, employee removed during inspection.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measure cup in salt container at dry storage area, employee removed during inspection.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed during inspection.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of pasta reach in cooler at cook line. Also observed accumulation of soil residues on walk in cooler shelves.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed salt, sugar and flour white bin containers not covered at dry storage, employee closed lid during inspection.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on shredded cheese bag on reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded during inspection.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle on top of cabinet at dry storage, employee removed during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut onions (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to walk in cooler.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cheese pizza not time marked 97° F, as per employee pizza was cooked 30 minutes ago, employee time marked pizza during inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bolognese sauce (127F - Hot Holding) on steam table at cook line, as per employee approximately 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheat food. bolognese sauce (173F - Reheating)
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed cooked octopus not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands on 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area, employee provide soap bottle during inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with a common name at front counter.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the flour. Employee removed it.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
[14-38-4] Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Observed at the walk in cooler. Employee removed it.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of foods stored on the floor. Employee removed them.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in the preparation table. Employee removed them.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Food inside reach in coolers d reach in freezer not covered.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed it.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above marinade sauce. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom of.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (67 F - Cold Holding); ham (64 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler . As per operator foods were placed less than 3 hours ago. Operator discarded the shrimp and placed ham inside the walk in cooler.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine +200 Ppm. Employee discarded solution and new solution was 100 Ppm.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings stored inside the walk in cooler not date marked.