[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 12 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
Momma Mia’s Pizzeria was inspected by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. The report revealed several health code violations, including the improper storage of equipment and uncovered food items.
Momma Mia’s Pizzeria
- When: November 12, 2025
- Where: 15002 Endicott St, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Inspectors cited several violations at Momma Mia’s Pizzeria, according to the report. Some of them are:
- The food employee failed to follow proper handwashing procedures and did not wash their hands between changing tasks. No handwashing sign or poster was posted at the designated sink area to remind staff to wash their hands.
- No soap or paper towels were available at the rear food prep area handwashing sink.
- A sponge was found in one of the handwashing sinks; the person in charge was instructed to remove it, the report said.
- Uncovered food items were observed inside the reach-in freezer.
- Ready-to-eat foods (such as pre-made sauces and sliced vegetables) stored in the walk-in cooler for more than 48 hours were not date-marked. The person in charge was directed to label and date these items, as mentioned in the report.
- Boxed food items were stored directly on the floor in the prep area instead of on raised surfaces.
- An unapproved white trash bag was being used to cover pizza dough in the walk-in cooler.
- Food employees were observed not wearing, or improperly wearing, hair restraints such as hats, nets, or beard covers.
- Moist wiping cloths were left on counters instead of being kept in a sanitizing solution, the report said.
- Knives were stored between table edges, preventing effective cleaning and sanitizing.
- Non-NSF-approved chest freezers were found in the basement, the report said.
- Cutting boards had deep grooves and scratches, preventing proper cleaning and sanitization.
- Ice buildup was observed in one of the basement chest freezers, the report noted.
- No mop sink was available for proper disposal of mop water and cleaning tools; a utility sink must be installed for this purpose.
- Dust buildup was found on the ventilation covers in both restrooms.
- Mops and maintenance tools were stored directly on the floor instead of on a rack or elevated surface.
- Ceiling and wall damage was observed, including peeling paint and openings around pipes near the exhaust hood. Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the prep area.
- Debris and dust were found along the floor perimeters in the basement and on pipes in the front prep area.
- Grease buildup was visible on the exhaust hood, and dust was found on ventilation covers in the dining area.
- The inspection also revealed a change in ownership. Officials instructed the facility to submit a Change of Ownership Application through the City of Philadelphia website.
Follow-up Inspection
According to the health inspection report, the establishment was not in satisfactory compliance. The restaurant is expected to correct all violations before a follow-up inspection. Failure to do so would result in the revocation of its health permit.
