Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 22, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Mama Mia's In Morgan Hill
275 E Dunne Av
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5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Aug 20, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
7 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed fresh and dried rodent droppings throughout the facility including bar area, front pizza prep area, under mechanical dishwasher, on drainboard of dishwasher, in back dry storage (under racks, on can racks, and on top of bulk bins and lids), in side bar area. Observed one cockroach on trap in side bar area. [CA] Eliminate vermin from facility; work with professional/licensed pest control.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectscriticalCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
Observed adulteration in the following foods (ants on bread, fruit flies in 2 alcohol bottles). [CA] Keep food in good condition and unadulterated. [COS] PIC voluntarily discarded the adulterated food.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Observed potentially hazardous foods that measured in the temperature danger zone located in the food prep cold hold unit (brushetta 52F, dressing with cheese 47F, chopped tomatoes 44F, cheese 44F, raw chicken 47F, shrimp 48F), on a food prep surface (garlic in oil 78F). [CA] Keep PHF at proper cold holding temp (41F or below) or hot holding at 135F or above. Repair, adjust or replace units if necessary. [COS] PIC voluntarily discarded the PHFs that were compromised longer than 4 hours.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed cutting board to be in disrepair- deep grooves and black mold like substance. [CA] Replace cutting board and keep in good condition. Observed paint brush in oil. [CA] Use food grade equipment for food preparation.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed cracks and crevices in ceiling tiles, walls, and floor tile. [CA] Repair/seal cracks and crevices to eliminate potential vermin harborage.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee beverage on food prep surface (open). [CA] Keep employee beverages covered and away from food prep or food storage areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed linen napkin in direct contact with fennel in the food prep cold hold unit. [CA] Discontinue the use of cloth towels in direct with food, used approved, single use materials.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
8 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed cell phone stored on meat slicer. [CA] Store personal items away from food prep and food storage areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed fresh rodent droppings in the following locations: -Dry Storage room (under racks, on can rack, on bulk food bins, in bulk food bin -Side bar (behind sinks and storage equipment) -Main bar (behind keg refrigerators) PIC unable to provide pest control records at time of inspection. [CA] Eliminate vermin from facility. Work with professional/licensed pest control and maintain reports to show inspector at follow up inspection. Thoroughly clean and sanitize entire facility including bulk bins and cans with a dilute bleach solution of 100ppm.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed black mold like substance on inside panels of ice machine. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain on a regular basis.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Paper towel dispenser at kitchen handwash sation was not working. [CA] Provide soap and paper towels in working dispensers at all times. Repair or replace dispenser so that it is operational. [SA] Staff put a roll of paper towels by handwash station.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Drainage pipe from ice machine was being emptied into a full bucket of water located in the mop sink. Pipe was submerged in the water. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through a minimum 1" airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed white cutting board on food prep surface to be cracked in half. [CA] Replace with cutting board in good condition.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed wiping cloth stored on food prep surface. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling panels in kitchen area are in poor condition (covered in dust and large gaps in between). Observed broken/missing tiles in several areas. Observed large gaps between wall and ceiling. [CA] Clean ceiling panels and minimize gaps (replace with approved cleanable panels if necessary). Replace cracked missing floor tiles. Seal gaps.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed several CO2 tanks not tied up to a rigid structure. [CA] Ensure CO2 tanks are chained to a rigid structure.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed fruit flies by bar warewash machine; particularly concentrated on a leftover dessert dish. [CA] Eliminate fruit flies from facility; recommend working with professional pest control. Discontinue leaving dirty dishes out.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source