Mama Leones
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Mama Leones, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 11 violations, down from roughly 17 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Mama Leones' latest score of 35 falls below the Nokomis average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed bar dishmachine at 0ppm. Chef added bleach container. Rechecked at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pizza station reach in cooler, cold holding shrimp ham 56F, sausage 56F. Operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of dishmachine. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Operator secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed ceiling vent over center of cook line with black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed several cutting boards with cut marks on reach in cooler tops. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled between cooking equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelf under steam table on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on bottom preparation shelves across from dishmachine.Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-20-4
35
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked beef in the 2-door reach in cooler near the office. The operator properly stored the cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray canister of pesticides stored near bags of flour in the prep area. The operator properly stored the pesticide. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non-food grade brushes used for sauce. The operator discarded the brushes. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked lasagna on the cook line not date marked with the date when removed from the freezer.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared and stored for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine against the back wall soiled with a black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used as a liner for biscotti in the dessert reach in freezer.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the glass door salad cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored near clean linens near the ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cutting bread with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket for upright reach in freezer on the cook line in disrepair. Observed the door handle for the upright reach in cooler on the cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath the equipment soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the dessert reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line near the pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a chlorine sanitizer bucket stored near containers of spices on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
23
Jul 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed lobster bisque (52F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The lobster bisque was date marked 5/19. The operator discarded the lobster bisque. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed lobster bisque (52F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The lobster bisque was date marked 5/19. The operator discarded the lobster bisque. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of olive oil in dry storage. The operator segregated the oil for return. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over packaged cooked duck in the cold holding unit near the office. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef in the reach in cooler near the office.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in the 2-drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. An employee stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The above foods were discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in the 2-drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. An employee stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The above foods were discarded. Observed butter (55F - Cold Holding) at the server station. Operator was emailed a time as public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near food in the prep area near the ice machine.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server empty a pitcher of water in the hand sink at the server station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machine. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in prep area and dry storage.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door handle on the reach in freezer on the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed loaves of bread stored near a handwashing sink in the prep area near the ice machine. The bread was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a racquet style bug zapper stored on top of the ready made salad reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the 2-drawer reach in cooler on the cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the server station.
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the three compartment sink.
33-38-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on top of the 2-drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. The sanitizer bucket was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the server station. The operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
10
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked tomato pasta sauce (59F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The sauce had been held overnight. The operator discarded the sauce.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked tomato pasta sauce (59F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The sauce had been held overnight. The operator discarded the sauce.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee return to work from the outside and touch clean equipment without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed raw salmon packaged onsite using reduced oxygen packaging in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed green onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the prep area. An employee stated the shrimp had been held overnight. The employee discarded the shrimp.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the prep area. An employee stated the shrimp had been held overnight. The employee discarded the shrimp. Observed garlic butter (58F - Cold Holding) on a food prep table near the ice machine. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 1 hours. The butter was stored in a reach in cooler. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at outside mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm on the cook line near the grill. An employee diluted the solution to 100pmm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap near the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Soups and sauces prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. Observed milk held for more than 24 hours behind the bar not properly date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic potion cups with no handles used as scoops for dressings at the salad station. The operator discarded the portion cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed peeling plastic on the interior of the ice machine. Observed a broken door handle for the reach in freezer on the cook line. Observed the interior of the roll top reach in cooler door at the pizza station in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line heavily soiled with food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw shell eggs not stored 6 inches off the floor in the walk on cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of dry pasta stored on the floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for oregano not stored above the food. An employee removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in dry storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine and near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a sanitizer bucket at the end of the cook line nearest the pizza oven at 0ppm. An employee added chlorine to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
9
May 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Observed non-food grade bags used to store bread in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Observed raw chicken stored in same container as cooked chicken inside the metal cabinet in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxides not adequately secured near the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door handle on the reach in freezer at the end of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
33-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Observed fan guards with an accumulation of dust in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored unprotected near the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
23
May 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-31-5
High 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**
08A-05-6
High 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**
12A-09-4
High 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**
01B-02-5
High 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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High 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**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - 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**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - 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**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - 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**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxides not adequately secured near the ice machine. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - 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**
24-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting in the prep area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door handle on the reach in freezer at the end of the cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - 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**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - 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**
10-07-4
Basic - 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**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the dry storage area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine. **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - 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**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored unprotected near the ice machine. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
10
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
7
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
30
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw veal stored over unwashed cucumbers in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw veal. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat soup in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed #10 can in dry storage area with no label. Operator discarded the canned product. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator ordered high temperature test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed #10 can in dry storage area with no label. Operator discarded the canned product. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind the bar. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
21-19-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired on 12/1/2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage stored on a food prep table in the dish area. Operator discarded the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor of the walk in freezer soiled with debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce, unwashed produce, and raw shell eggs stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from oven door handle on the cook line. Operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - 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 handle not stored above Italian seasoning in the prep area. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in the dry storage area.
38-07-4
26
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: A 60 day call back is required for expired food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor in prep area and behind ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed accumulation of debris behind ice machine **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard boxes on pad surrounding dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in keg cooler behind bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with an accumulation of black black mold like substance like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Leones last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Leones on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Leones?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mama Leones.
How does Mama Leones compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?
Mama Leones most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Nokomis average of 74.
Has Mama Leones' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mama Leones have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mama Leones means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mama Leones inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Leones is inspected around three times per year on average.
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