LA MASSERIA
5520 PGA BLVD #100 & 104 · PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33418
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High 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-13-4High 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-02-6High 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**
14-86-1High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At handwash sink near pastry station- with water drain line – draining into sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – 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-05-6Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At prep counter near dish area- spray bottle of utensil cleaner- operator labeled. **Warning**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled by dishmachine area. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – 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**
10-07-4Basic – 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-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by dish machine handwash sink. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.