Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
50
Score
Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the Lady Lake average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over ham. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dough mixer. -White cutting board.
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. -Cooked beef, sausage, soups.
02C-02-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer by walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under prep table in rear kitchen. -Stove top. -Exterior of fryers. -Under fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in upright freezer. -Pizza prep cooler.
22-16-4
50
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bottle of sanitizer on front counter by orange juice. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Insulin pen over cream cheese in silver refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Meatballs 94f. Advised to reheat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. -Slicer. -Mixer. -Can opener blade. -Dough press. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Soda cans in front hand sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked beef, Soup, sausage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Sliced onions in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Bell peppers over cooked meatballs in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -Under dish machine when it drains. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Feta scoop. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under dish machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Silver refrigerator. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under fryer. -Stove top. **Warning**
23-03-4
25
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Aug 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at mop sink.
27-16-4
90
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow spray bottle.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Knives and bucket in handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
22-08-4
78
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing utensils in handsink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Side prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Side prep room.
36-37-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Spinach lasagna in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour in prep room.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant.
How does Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?
Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Lady Lake average of 79.
Has Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mom & Dad's Italian 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 Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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