Mario's Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
55
Score
Across the available record, Mario's Family Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Mario's Family Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 16 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “stored food not covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 70, which Mario's Family Restaurant's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and scrapper stored inside of the handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Observed handwash sink soiled with food debris near the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: During callback inspection observed scrapper stored inside of the handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Observed handwash sink soiled with food debris near the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven located at cook line with old grease buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout the kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: During callback inspection observed cutting boards throughout the kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair and missing some tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler located near the steam table with standing water in the bottom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout the front counter, near coffee station, and throughout the back kitchen area and cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: During callback inspection observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout the front counter, near coffee station, and throughout the back kitchen area and cook line. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
55
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored with raw pork. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (89F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per chef for 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (74F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (58F - Cold Holding) at cook line for less than 2 hours . Observed raw beef (74F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (44F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48 F - Cold Holding); cooked tamales (63F - Cold Holding); pre cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) for less than an hour at reach in cooler across cook line. Observed mahi mahi (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. Manager placed products in walk in freezer to rapidly cool down. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (116F - Hot Holding) stored under steam table. As per chez for less than 1 hours. Cook reheated ground beef ( 198F- Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven located at cook line with old grease buildup. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and scrapper stored inside of the handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Observed handwash sink soiled with food debris near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
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. Observed 3 pack of swai thawed in sealed commercially packaged bag at reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout the kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair and missing some tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with black beans stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Observed in walk in cooler buckets of sauces stored on the floor. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at reach in cooler across oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler located near the steam table with standing water in the bottom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout the front counter, near coffee station, and throughout the back kitchen area and cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white containers of black beans not covered at walking freezer. Manager covered products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
20
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee started working and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to handle food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed under undercounted cooler at cook line raw shrimp stored over ready to eat/cooked pork.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish at (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator fish was taking out of the walk in freezer to thaw and was left outside for 3 hours. Operator rapidly added ice to the fish to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black rice at (107F - Hot Holding). As per operator cooked rice was left out of temperature for about 2 hours. Instructed operator to reheat the rice and maintain it at proper hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with soap and water solution stored near individually packed milk. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven located at cook line with old grease buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with soap and water not labeled. Operator removed bottle and put label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris under both microwaves at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a brown cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Redbull at shelf near dishwasher machine. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed flor tiles in disrepair and missing some tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with potatoes stored on the floor. Also observed at front counter observed a plastic container with oranges stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Also observed gaskets at reach in cooler near the steam table soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler located near the steam table with standing water in the bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from ceiling to the ground at kitchen area, not landing on food or food preparation areas.
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe in ceiling. Observed hand wash sink leaking from pipe, sink located at cook line.
29-11-4
22
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table. Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above beef inside the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across the stove. As per operator for less than 1 hours. Employee placed ice on top.
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. Observed tamari do beverage at the front counter not date marked inside.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed 14 packages of 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 inside the reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Stop sale was issued.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a brown cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee personal items stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed flor tiles in disrepair and missing some tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not identified at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
30
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112 F - Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior, advised manager to reheat product.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over milk inside reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Expired quaternary chemical test kit on 2017 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubs inside handwashing sink by mop sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hot holding temperature, coached employee.
53B-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwashing sink next to mop sink at kitchen leaking water.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter by coffee station and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter not identified as its common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at back of kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside salt container at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on preparation tables at kitchen by dishwasher machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with oranges by front counter on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
23
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above washed potatoes inside the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above raw fish. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45 F - Cold Holding); steaks (45 F - Cold Holding); chicken (45 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (48 F) inside the reach in cooler.As per operator placed less than 2 hours ago. Operator placed ice bags on top of the foods. **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. Observed cooked beef inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked on Saturday. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above the mop sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an unenclosed beverage stored above preparation table. Employee removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food container/utensil in-use with cold held or hot held time/temperature control for safety food for serving customers at salad bar/buffet/cafeteria line not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at the front counter frozen beverage dispenser soiled.
22-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the reach in freezer by the mop sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a Insect control device installed over clean pans. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and reach in gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 buckets with sanitizer stored on the preparation tables. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler at the sandwich station
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside the reach in cooler covered. Employee covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not identified. Operator labeled the salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
27
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish and raw beef on the same container with raw pork. Operator started to relocated the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (125 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator reheated the products. Final temperature (167°F-reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation table. **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. Observed cooked roasted pork at walk-in cooler not properly date marked. As per manager were made it two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed torn floor at kitchen area.
36-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside of sugar container. The bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed raw fish inside of reduced oxygen packaged at reach in cooler cook line. Operator opened the individual packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the kitchen.. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout the preparation area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind preparation table by the back entrance and behind the preparation tables cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect device installed over clean pans and cleaned containers shelves.
35B-02-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table next to cut vegetables. Operator relocated the sanitizer bucket to shelf under preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice with beans and white rice stored under steam table not covered. Operator covered the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not easy cleanable throughout the kitchen area.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation tables.
21-12-4
22
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed cutting board soiled at preparation table. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom located next to office at the back of the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Employee bathroom located next to office at the back of the establishment. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler drawers did not work properly, all the products around 50F. drawers: raw beef (52 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50 F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (53 F - Cold Holding); Ham (58 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52 F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the products to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed the reach in cooler is out of service and the products are stored in the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at kitchen area next to dishwasher machine and next to exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at kitchen area next to dishwasher machine and next to exit door. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket and reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed walk-in cooler gasket and reach in cooler gasket torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout the kitchen and walk in coolers area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed floor tiles missing throughout the kitchen and walk in coolers area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in preparation area, storage area, ware washing area and walk in coolers area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed unsealed concrete floor in preparation area, storage area, ware washing area and walk in coolers area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
47
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 88°F. Operator moved the utensils to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed vegetables at walk in cooler. Operator was informed the right order to store the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork and raw fish at walk in cooler. Operator was informed the correct order to store the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shells eggs stored at preparation table at 78°F. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the shells eggs to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw hamburgers (10 units) and raw Cuban fritters (16 units) contaminated by water from the refrigeration system of the walk-in freezer. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (52 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50 F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (53 F - Cold Holding); Ham (58 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler drawers located in front of grill. As per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved all the products to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation table. **Warning**
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. Observed cooked shredded chicken, cooked shredded beef, cooked ground beef not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager were made it one and two days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom located next to office at the back of the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler drawers did not work properly, all the products around 50°F. drawers: raw beef (52 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50 F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (53 F - Cold Holding); Ham (58 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52 F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the products to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at kitchen area next to dishwasher machine and next to exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket and reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed several areas at kitchen area covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout the kitchen and walk in coolers area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed raw hamburgers (10 units) and raw Cuban fritters (16 units) contaminated by water from the refrigeration system of the walk-in freezer. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-19-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plantains containers stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
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 utensil with handle touching the salt. Manager moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef not covered at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in preparation area, storage area, ware washing area and walk in coolers area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside of beans container. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mario's Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mario's Family Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mario's Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mario's Family Restaurant.
How does Mario's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Mario's Family Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Mario's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mario's Family Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mario's 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 Mario's Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mario's Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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