Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant's latest score of 41 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked meatballs date marked 2/1 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the cooked meatballs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked meatballs date marked 2/1 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the cooked meatballs.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ricotta cheese in a reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee empty a pitcher of water in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The employee was educated on handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a styrofoam cup with no handle used as a scoop for salt in the kitchen. The operator removed the cup from the salt. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a missing door handle for a microwave in the kitchen.
14-11-5
41
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make station with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen with grooves on board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in gasket soiled with black mold like substance on gasket. Observed employee cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with grooves in them. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed cutting boards with markings in them during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
14-09-4
95
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating on an expired license. Expired December 01, 2022. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on can opener hat was in holder put away clean. Observed employee scrubbing can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance in ice machine on left hand side on inside of machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards at make table **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving spoons stored handles down instead of handles up.
24-05-4
67
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager DPBR Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen pizza make table area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
67
Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 small flying insects in 3 compartment sink area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Emailed manager DPBR Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in cooler on front counter **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen pizza make table area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of red onions on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-23-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior on microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
41
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One number 10 can of sliced green olives on shelf in kitchen with a severely dented rim.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizza on front counter not protected from possible cross contamination by sneeze guard or other device.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza (86 F - Cold Holding). Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Control form and operator placed food on time control **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. Marinara and cooked sausage, per operator prepared on Saturday not labeled. Operator labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to pizza oven at front counter
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen above food prep area
36-36-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant.
How does Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mamma Lilla Pizzeria 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 Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mamma Lilla Pizzeria Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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