DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LA MASSERIA

5520 PGA BLVD #100 & 104, PALM BEACH GARDENS 33418

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8572906

  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observe tomato sauce over two hour (113F - Cooling). Operator put tomato sauce back stove to reheat.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe dishwasher handling soiled dishes and without washing hands handling clean pot.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observe cleaner above ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe tomato sauce over two hour (113F - Cooling) due to being in deep plastic container and cup.

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8573906

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8572576

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled by dishmachine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At back prep area- approximately 12 small flying insects landing on soda boxes, prep counters, and deli slicer. At cookline area observe approximately 2 small flying insects landing on and above prep counters. At back storage area- approximately 3 small flying insects landing on clean dishes. At bar area- approximately 2 small flying insects landing on bar counter top where customers are served. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At back prep area approximately 10 small flying insects at landing on landing on soda boxes, unwashed potatoes, prep counters, and deli slicer. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366499

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled by dishmachine area. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on- educated operator - employee removed Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline area utensil I'm standing water of 77F- operator removed. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by dish machine handwash sink. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At two compartment sink - beef defrosting at room temperature- operator placed under running water. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler -Egg plant parm 46-50f at 1:00 ( cooling overnight), cooked chicken 50-53F at 1:00 ( cooling overnight)- food covered and stacked- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dish machine area- employee handled dirty utensils and then proceeded to handle clean dishes- without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At back prep area- approximately 12 small flying insects landing on soda boxes, prep counters, and deli slicer. At cookline area observe approximately 2 small flying insects landing on and above prep counters. At back storage area- approximately 3 small flying insects landing on clean dishes. At bar area- approximately 2 small flying insects landing on bar counter top where customers are served. Admin Complaint
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline reach in cooler- pasta in contact with non food grade paper towels- operator removed. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler -Egg plant parm 46-50f at 1:00 ( cooling overnight), cooked chicken 50-53F at 1:00 ( cooling overnight)- food covered and stacked- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale. Warning
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At handwash sink near pastry station- with water drain line - draining into sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At back prep area-marinara sauce 104-120F at 1:15 to 98-115F at 1:55 ( cooling since 1:00)- food in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 70F within remaining time- operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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/ Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At prep counter near dish area- spray bottle of utensil cleaner- operator labeled. Warning