Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs has eight inspections in the public record. On Jul 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Venice restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 hand sanitizer open ricotta cheese in reach-in cooler not date marked and opened more then 24 hours per employee statement.
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat 1-15-25 **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unprocessed lettuce in reach-in-cooler.aq
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strips were contained with chlorine and not usable all turned black.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
61
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by front counter and dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in-cooler.
08B-38-4
86
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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 dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator discontinued use of machine and set up 3 compartment sink for washing and sanitation of equipment and dish ware until they are able to get more chlorine sanitizer for dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Walk-in cooler floors soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
82
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat 1-3-23 Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Repeat 1-3-23. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat 1-3-23 **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler. Repeat 1-3-23 **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor coming area near grease trap in kitchen and mens bathroom.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 1-3-23 **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
61
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator obtained probe thermometer from store. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta made onsite more the 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris buildup. Observed head of stand mixer with food debris buildup. Observed operator remove and clean can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop for bread crumbs.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank by reach-in cooler in kitchen not adequately secured. Observed operator secure tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in tall reach-in cooler .
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and soil on floor around fryer and flat top grill.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs.
How does Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 78.
Has Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Maria's Pizzeria Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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