Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

MASSIMO'S

31876 N. US . HWY 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Jun 10, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 24616484

High Priority - 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. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24616483

High Priority - 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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24616480

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used for storage of drip trays. Operator moved items from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24616482

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24616485

Intermediate - 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 Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24616486

Basic - 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. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24616488

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24616479

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in kitchen. Operator added signs. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24616487

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Each in cooler by salad station has rust pitting to surface of shelves. Warning

03G-53-1

Detail 24616481

Basic - 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. Warning

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 24475372

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 24475373

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 23859985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side walls of ice machine behind bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: No onsite inspection. Violations time extended and will be check at callback inspection due on 7/2/25. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Sides of the dish machine have been cleaned. There are a few areas observed that had mold like substances in the corner. Discussed with owner. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23839349

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: No onsite inspection. Violations time extended and will be check at callback inspection due on 7/2/25. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23839348

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: No onsite inspection. Violations time extended and will be check at callback inspection due on 7/2/25. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23839351

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side walls of ice machine behind bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: No onsite inspection. Violations time extended and will be check at callback inspection due on 7/2/25. Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23839350

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes with no hair restraint. Employee put in hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: No onsite inspection. Violations time extended and will be check at callback inspection due on 7/2/25. Time Extended

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23838712

High Priority - 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. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 23838709

High Priority - 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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23838710

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23838708

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side walls of ice machine behind bar. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23838711

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes with no hair restraint. Employee put in hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 23442534

Intermediate - 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.

27-16-4

Detail 23442533

Intermediate - 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.

36-73-4

Detail 23442532

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-02-5

Detail 23442535

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 22912858

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn spray stored next to clean utensils. Owner moved spray to separate it from clean utensils Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22912856

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment.

36-02-5

Detail 22912857

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Rear of restaurant unsealed concrete.

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

06-09-1

Detail 22535184

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22535185

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil 2 cases stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22535183

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

27-16-4

Detail 22066093

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at sink operator tuned on hot water Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22066095

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator raised the oil 6" from the floor.

08B-39-4

Detail 22066096

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers remain on oranges and limes at prep table. Discussed the need to remove stickers during washing before bringing to prep table

02D-01-5

Detail 22066094

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and salt/pepper removed from original container and not labeled with its common name

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 21637771

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink. Operator turned on hot water. Corrected On-Site

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21160006

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Butter 45F cold hold

02C-02-5

Detail 21160007

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fresh mozzarella, whipped cream. Operator was able to determine the prep date as yesterday and dated accordingly Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21160008

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep table Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21160005

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling stored food after it is removed from its original container.

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20936638

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

02D-02-4

Detail 20936641

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Squeeze bottles on cook line no label. Discussed the Importance of labeling squeeze bottles with the products common name.

24-05-4

Detail 20936640

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dinner plates not inverted or protected during storage. Discussed the need to keep dinnerware inverted or protected.

40-06-5

Detail 20936639

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep table charging cord on table Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20936637

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation