Mama's Italian Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
32
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mama's Italian Family Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Mama's Italian Family Restaurant's latest score of 32 falls below the Perry average of 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pan containing 24 reduced oxygen packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. In reach-in cooler at server station: salad (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream packets (60F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both items were placed into the reach-in cooler from the walk-in cooler approximately one hour prior and began adding ice to the items to rapidly cool them to 41F. 2. Inside pan of ice at cookline: pasta (60F - Cold Holding). The items are double-stacked and held in a pan containing a very small amount of ice. Employee stated the pasta has been held at the cookline for approximately two hours and placed the pasta into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. salad (57F 3:50, 40F 4:30 - Cooling); sour cream packets (60F 3:50, 41F 4:30 - Cooling); pasta (60F 3:45, 35F 4:30 - Cooling) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In basket above fryer at cookline: chicken tenders (105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the chicken has been held at room temperature for approximately one hour, then reheated them to 175F during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing degreaser stored on shelf beside salt and food service gloves in prep area. An employee removed the chemicals from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on front of building, near fountain. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at mop sink. 3. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter in corner of kitchen.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by dishes and cooking oil. An employee unblocked the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Door off hinges in back if kitchen. 2. Large hole in ceiling in employee restroom located in back of kitchen. 3. Bottom of door in back if kitchen rusted through.
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five co2 tanks not secured by back door of kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout back of kitchen.
36-37-5
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. One pan containing 24 reduced oxygen packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice on floor in back of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
33-16-4
32
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance . Walls in dish wash area.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on counter, Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishroom.
36-27-5
82
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap provided during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.
36-27-5
74
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated grease, dust. In dish room.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
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 Apr 7, 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, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” 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 Perry?
Mama's Italian Family Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Perry average of 81.
Has Mama's Italian Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mama's Italian Family Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mama's Italian Family Restaurant 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'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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