Mama Rose Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
52
Score
Mama Rose Pizzeria has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Mama Rose Pizzeria's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 2/28, staff dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff observed cutting mushrooms without washing prior to prep
08B-39-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Front counter
14-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with clean plates over prep table at front counter
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's restroom
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
52
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal forks at customer counter not inverted, operator corrected
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pizza oven handle
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor in storage area
25-05-4
86
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table in front of hand sink at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Operator has not yet received a CFM. Training requirements bulletin emailed to operator. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Most recent plans on file approved 3/20/07 under file #210441. Business changed to current ownership on 1/2/25. Flat top and steam table under hood system. Additional reach in coolers in rear prep room. Front counter layout changed with pizza display behind glass **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Per plan review, no remodel plans received. Operator was provided with another copy of the plan review referral and explained the process for submitting. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: No proof of training completed for one employee hired over 60 days. Training requirements bulletin emailed to operator. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures provided to operator during inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Written procedures handout provided to operator **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to hand sink at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
21-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons at coffee machine not inverted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
55
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. Pizza slices at front counter **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over mozzarella cheese in glass cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures provided to operator during inspection **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table in front of hand sink at front counter **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/. Most recent plans on file approved 3/20/07 under file #210441. Business changed to current ownership on 1/2/25. Flat top and steam table under hood system. Additional reach in coolers in rear prep room. Front counter layout changed with pizza display behind glass **Warning**
51-16-7
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
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to hand sink at front counter **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in seasoning bins **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons at coffee machine not inverted **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in prep room **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in glass cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
29
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in triple door cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen . Manager cleaned can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. William has no training working over 30 days . CFM John is current
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink ( quaternary) and wiping cloths ( chlorine) Reviewed with manager .
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed with manager .
03F-10-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at beverage station in dining area . Manager rearranged utensils **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
50
Jun 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm. Operator dumped and made new sanitizer water that tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expiration date of 2-1-2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in kitchen shows accumulation of debris behind the blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person involved in food preparation had no hair restraint.
13-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Rose Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Rose Pizzeria on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Rose Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mama Rose Pizzeria.
How does Mama Rose Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Mama Rose Pizzeria most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Mama Rose Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mama Rose Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mama Rose Pizzeria 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 Rose Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Rose Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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