Mama Romano's
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Mama Romano's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Mama Romano's latest score of 70 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two small plastic cup inside container of Parmesan cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk-in cooler dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to vinegar on bottom of prep table at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected on shelving above handwashing sink at cook line. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cook line in front of stove.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grapes tomatoes over box of desserts. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Torn gasket at reach-in cooler on cook line closest to handwashing sink.
14-12-4
70
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at pull out drawers of grill on cookline. Operator switched. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Operator has chart, did not mark today. Pizza out less than 4 hours, operator marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked shrimp at pull out drawers of grill on cookline. Raw eggs over several prepped vegetables in walk-in cooler for pizza items. Operator switched. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several cutting boards on maketables stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Per operator he order heat strips for dish machine but has not received them yet.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to prep sink at end of cookline by walk-in coolers. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to operator and provided paper copy. Operator posted at front entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical bottle at bar area not labeled. Operator states it is peroxide.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at dry storage area by ice machine. Operator flipped. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has wrong location posted. Displayed is the location in Landstar.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on maketable by steam table on cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several tongs on oven door of stove at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Starbucks coffee in reach-in cooler at waitstaff area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At maketable on cookline by grill, unwashed grape tomatoes over container of cheese. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
23
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting boards throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked bowls and lids In-use throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
78
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch raw beef patties then touched bread and clean equipments. Educated operator.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Vaccum packaged Red Snapper Fillets not thawed per package directions.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager certification expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Several new hires not informed of employee health reporting responsibilities. Filled form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance at the bar and at the chemical storage shelf without label. Per operator the item is an all-purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in flour, salt and sugar bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Red Snapper not thawed as recommended by package.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting boards throughout establishment.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on shelf with food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked bowls and lids In-use throughout establishment.
14-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloths on prep tables throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cooks line.
10-20-4
26
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For the dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipment **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
67
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Slightly soiled
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Slightly soiled
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dry storage rack
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with slightly soiled
14-34-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dry storage rack
16-46-4
70
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the dry storage rack
16-46-4
86
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards. Make line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make line.
05-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment. Knife, make table. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water. Shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
39
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Red sauce 125f. Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding). Advised operator in monitor.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, make line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Romano's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Romano's on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Romano's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mama Romano's.
How does Mama Romano's compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Mama Romano's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Mama Romano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama Romano's have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mama Romano's 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 Mama Romano's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Romano's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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