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Mama's Italian Family Restaurant

683 W Base St, Madison, FL 32340
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mama's Italian Family Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. Mama's Italian Family Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Madison restaurant, which scores around 89. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Properly stored during inspection
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reading 20°, actual temp 43.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher.
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.
06-09-1
82
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Urinal in men's room.
32-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
67
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. >200 ppm chlorine
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings at 54°F, put in walk-in . **Corrective Action Taken**
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 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/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils. Utensils removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
50
Jun 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage at 49°, less than 4 hours per operator, put in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. Cut cheese and ham.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama's Italian Family Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama's Italian Family Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama's Italian Family Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama's Italian Family Restaurant.

How does Mama's Italian Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Madison?

Mama's Italian Family Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Madison average of 89.

Has Mama's Italian Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama's Italian Family Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mama's Italian Family Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mama's Italian Family Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mama's Italian Family Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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