Massimo's, 31876 N. Us . Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MASSIMO'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 31876 N. Us . Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6215214
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Red sauce not covered
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bar area
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven crumbs
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling water pitcher
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar bin
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dishmachine
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle soda, bar
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar bin
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked food in reach in cooler
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner/chef
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, next to dry storage shelf
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin, dry storage shelf
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over cooked lasagna
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in upright reach in cooler
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottle soda and water, bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil, prep line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over ready to eat food in reach in freezer
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar container
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cake in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. mashed potatoes in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked rice in reach in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bread
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice in reach in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris---shelves below expo window
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....in between stoves
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris---under warmer by kitchen entrance
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--raw beef stored above seafood in drawers on cook's line
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair....drawers on line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...on drawers below cooking equipment
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue....beer cooler...opposite 3bay sink...at bar
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[upright reachin cooler ]
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of current required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. all but one person has expired
5/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lazagna
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.garlic and butter between 65-70 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.plumber on way, sink backing up.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.96 seats approved for 78, gave seating change form
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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