How many health inspections has LA MASSERIA had?

LA MASSERIA has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA MASSERIA ever been shut down?

No, LA MASSERIA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA MASSERIA?

The most frequently cited violations at LA MASSERIA are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

LA MASSERIA

5520 PGA BLVD #100 & 104, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PEPE SOUTH LLC · License: SEA6021701

LA MASSERIA in Palm Beach Gardens, FL has 26 inspections on record with 147 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

147Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 20, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Feb 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Apr 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V24 Toxic substance control

Aug 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Mar 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V09 No contamination

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative Complaint Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Jun 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Jun 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

May 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 18, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA MASSERIA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA MASSERIA had?: LA MASSERIA has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA MASSERIA ever been shut down?: No, LA MASSERIA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA MASSERIA?: The most frequently cited violations at LA MASSERIA are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: February 20, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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