Mammamia

834 S Miami Ave Cu 1, Miami, FL 33130
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mammamia has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand-wash sink in the back full of pots and pans a not accessible. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed hand-wash sink in the back full of pots and pans a not accessible. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink in the back area and at the front counter closer to bathroom being used for other purposes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed at hand wash sink in the back area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all 3 reach in freezers at the front counter to have mold like substance on the railings inside and on the plastic doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed all 3 reach in freezers at the front counter to have mold like substance on the railings inside and on the plastic doors. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed pipe ceiling exposed in the front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed pipe ceiling exposed in the front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the reach in freezer containing ice cream located near the sink in the front counter plastic door in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed the reach in freezer containing ice cream located near the sink in the front counter plastic door in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
61
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees drinking with an open container at the waffle cooking station. **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly in the front area and one fly in the back area. Insects did not land on any food contact surface and they were removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch bathroom handle with gloves then continue to prep food without washing hands and changing gloves. Observed employee touch binders and office supplies with gloves then continue to prep food without washing hands and changing gloves. Coached employee on correct produce . **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink near the dipper well. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed Juan, Maria, Juan working for more than 60 days with no food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand-wash sink in the back full of pots and pans a not accessible. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink in the back area and at the front counter closer to bathroom being used for other purposes. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from open container water bottle at the waffle cone making section. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an open container water bottles being stored left on the counter of waffle making area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed ice cream mixes being stored on the floor inside the bathroom and a reach in unit with ice cream bases stored inside the bathroom. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of ready to eat waffle bowls stored on the floor across of bathroom, packets of plastic water bottles being stored on the floor next to bathroom. Observed ice cream base mixes stored on bathroom floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed for handle scoop touching the sugar like substance. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed dipper well water flow off where in use ice scream scoopers are stored. **Warning**
10-23-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the reach in freezer containing ice cream located near the sink in the front counter plastic door in disrepair. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink near the dipper well. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all 3 reach in freezers at the front counter to have mold like substance on the railings inside and on the plastic doors. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled green rag left on prep counter next to ice cream maker that was in use churning ice cream. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed fresh waffles made at the waffle making station at the front counter not protected from environment and exposure. **Warning**
08B-60-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed pipe ceiling exposed in the front counter area. **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin with white substance not identified or labeled with common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
17
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
74
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer in front service area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed clean containers stored in hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
78
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mammamia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mammamia on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Mammamia compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Mammamia most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Mammamia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mammamia have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mammamia 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 Mammamia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mammamia is inspected around two times per year on average.