Mamas Pizza and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
39
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Mamas Pizza and Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mamas Pizza and Grill's 39 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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. Pizza slices held on time marked with time on dry erase board. Person in charge did not mark once removed from oven. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer raw case of Philly meat stored over lasagna made in house wrapped in cling film. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed sliced cheese with mold like substance growth in door of reach in cooler.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat in reach in cooler at 50F. Person in charge states had out of refrigeration for short period of time. Moved back to unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made Saturday per person in charge with old date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make line cutting boards with staining. Soda nozzles with debris accumulation.
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels/ label residue observed on several clean dishware items in back kitchen.
16-46-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at make line in back kitchen. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on low area of floor near mop sink in back kitchen. Person in charge began mopping. Also, paint from ceiling tile separating from tile and hanging over dry storage in kitchen. Wall with debris behind triple sink area. Splatter debris on ceiling tiles in back kitchen area. Dust around vent in kitchen.
36-22-4
39
Sep 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two containers of sauce in walk in cooler at 44-53F cooling overnight per person in charge. All other items in unit at 41F or below. Person in charge discarded during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Two containers of sauce in walk in cooler at 44-53F cooling overnight per person in charge. All other items in unit at 41F or below. Person in charge discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in back hand wash sink by triple sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on multiple clean dishware items in back kitchen.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of white reach in cooler by triple sink.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to white reach in cooler with debris buildup. Wall at fryers with grease buildup.
23-03-4
58
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease buildup on ground around grease receptacles. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracking around floor drain at triple sink, under wheels of make line. Also, dust buildup on vents in kitchen. Also, hole in wall by main kitchen prep table by hand wash sink. Grease buildup on floor by fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of chicken thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler missing covers, observed condensation buildup on top of several lidded items.
08B-12-5
82
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler ham, cheese, chicken beef 45-46F. Ambient temperature of unit 47F during inspection. Person in charge states had door open for delivery approximately 45 minutes ago. Will monitor and move time/temperature control for safety items out of unit if not holding at 41F or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over lasagna in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice, cups stored in back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Person in charge states sanitizing with bleach, unable to provide during inspection. Person in charge purchased during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-38-5
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. Some employee on duty missing proof of employee training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with pink chemical unlabeled at front counter. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile around drain and mixer in back kitchen chipped. Also, vents in kitchen with dust buildup. Also hole in wall to left of pizza oven near shelving, hole in wall to right of white hand wash sink in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to walk in cooler, reach in cooler with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several clean dishware items with old labels in back kitchen.
16-46-4
43
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked ziti stored directly by door at 44-46F. Person in charge states door was open for delivery today. Moved further into unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Person in charge unable to provide written plan. Provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service cups at front counter with open end facing customer, not protected. Person in charge moved to protected location. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior doors of reach in cooler with food debris buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups with no handle used as scoop in bulk goods. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
67
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 5 seconds when washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed hand washing procedures with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
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. House made Alfredo sauce prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Employee stated sticker fell off. Employee date marked Alfredo. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used to dispense seasonings and feta cheese crumbles. Operator removed cups without handles from feta cheese and the seasonings on shelf and in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler next to kitchen entry door area torn on both doors. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of stove. Employee removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mamas Pizza and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mamas Pizza and Grill on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mamas Pizza and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mamas Pizza and Grill.
How does Mamas Pizza and Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mamas Pizza and Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mamas Pizza and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mamas Pizza and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mamas Pizza and Grill 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 Mamas Pizza and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mamas Pizza and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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