Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
41
Score
Mama Rose Kitchen And Tavern, located at 4720 Plantation Blvd in Leesburg, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on March 6, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified 5 major and 8 minor violations, including issues with a cutting board, the dishmachine, and food stored on the floor. Across 14 scored inspections, Mama Rose Kitchen And Tavern has predominantly received high-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
41
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
32
Apr 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
43
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
32
Violations — Mar 6, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Small white cutting board on dish rack. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil under 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -By kitchen entrance. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. -Oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Mop sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in double door Avantco cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls and doors in rear of kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand sanitizer at hand sink instead of soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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