MASSIMO'S
31876 N. US . HWY 19, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727.784.1881
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in hand wash sin on cooks line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used for storage of drip trays. Operator moved items from sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Each in cooler by salad station has rust pitting to surface of shelves.
Jun 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced tomatoes 2 oz, shrimp 10oz, marinara 2qts, bolognese 2qts. Prepared last night at 11pm. No prior temperature monitoring documented.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara prepared at 11pm last night (58F - Cold Holding); bolognese prepared at 11pm last night (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp placed in unit at 11pm last night (48F - Cold Holding); tomatoes prepared at 11pm last night (46F - Cold Holding) no prior temperature monitoring documented.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used for storage of drip trays. Operator moved items from sink.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw meats last night. no HAACP plan. Discussed HAACP with operator. Operator not interested in continuing to vacuum sealed meats. Operator removed meats from bag.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jennifer Paultanis Georgio Cruz Massimos patano jr Francisco DiMaso
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in kitchen. Operator added signs.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Each in cooler by salad station has rust pitting to surface of shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Vacuum sealed meats prepared last night not date marked. Operator removed from packaging.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side walls of ice machine behind bar.
Jun 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine was not set up at start of inspection. Asked operator to set up dishmachine. It was ran 3 times, 0ppm all runs. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatos, beans, tiramisu, créme br\00C3\00BBlée, Gorgonzola prepared or removed from package on Saturday, no date mark. Operator added date marks to all food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side walls of ice machine behind bar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes with no hair restraint. Employee put in hair net.
Jun 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine was not set up at start of inspection. Asked operator to set up dishmachine. It was ran 3 times, 0ppm all runs. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon is occasionally served under 145F. Unable to provide proof of parasite destruction. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatos, beans, tiramisu, créme brûlée, Gorgonzola prepared or removed from package on Saturday, no date mark. Operator added date marks to all food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side walls of ice machine behind bar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes with no hair restraint. Employee put in hair net.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork belly, desserts Discussed the importance of of date marking, operator was able to determine the prep date.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in hand wash sin on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn spray stored next to clean utensils. Owner moved spray to separate it from clean utensils
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Rear of restaurant unsealed concrete.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Operator removed fish from ROP packaging.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil 2 cases stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and containers containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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