Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Leesburg restaurant scores 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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
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
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
41
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -All white cutting boards on dish shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At bar. -Employee bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board on prep cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. -Soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer by fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of dry storage door and walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind dish machine.
36-27-5
55
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 on prep cooler. Cook killed it. -2 in dry storage closet. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. -0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
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
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -No consumer advisory on breakfast menu. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Dish area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Salmon. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Prep cooler cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Approximately 10 under steam table. Cook cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -On cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
32
Apr 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -At side entrance of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Apr 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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. -0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Pull out drawer by wait station. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Salmon partially frozen. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Prep cooler cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -By three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -At side entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
47
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 on wall by ice machine. -1 on wall across from two compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: -1 on wall across from 2 compartment sink. -1 on wall by kitchen entrance. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: -1 on wall by kitchen entrance. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -By ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
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.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Chicken salad dated 07-01.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken salad dated 07-01.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 49-51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead on top of dish machine.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored in soiled container.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 4 burner.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Wait station cooler shelves.
22-16-4
32
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern.
How does Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern 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 Rose Kitchen and Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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