Mama Romano's
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Mama Romano's has 10 inspections in the public record. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical without label. Per operator the item is all purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. No proof of employee health reporting agreement. Provided operator with form.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers containing sugar and flour with no label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls and condiments cups used as scoop in sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees working on cooks line without hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor between fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water temping at 75F.
10-07-4
52
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. : raw chicken 44f, advised immediate cook or discard. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof for HAROLD VALENTINE. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/ no proof of manager training. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on employee prepping foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coach wallet on long cutting board at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on various units FIFO Slide can shelf heavily soiled. Drawers at cookline with interiors moderately soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 81f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
35
May 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - shell eggs over cases of vegetables **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - pizza, prep less than 1 hour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -- hand wash sink next to cookline **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Baby changing station in women restroom.
32-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. - film wrap
25-25-4
35
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs in reach in coolers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza was made less than 1 hour **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta, raw chicken 50° in drawers, per manager food was placed less than 2 hours, recommended to moved to other cooler to rapid chill 41° or below **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza prep employee **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Drawers reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sinks next to cookline hot water faucet doesn't closed.
29-11-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Romano's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Romano's on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Romano's?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three 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 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Mama Romano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mama Romano's have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mama Romano's 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 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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