La Rossa Pizzeria

199 W Palmetto Park Rd, Unit A, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, La Rossa Pizzeria has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boca Raton restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza slices Time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose below flood rim in triple sink. Spray hose hooked behind faucet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-37-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two chefs on site hired over 60 days no proof of training **Warning**

53B-13-5

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hooked behind ring **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-37-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. RAID spray stored with Nutella and oil on dry storage racks Oven cleaner WD40 stored with clean Ute sails on bottom drying rack Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza Time marked **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator **Warning**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wing sauce and Barbecue sauce on floor in walk In cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cake in walk in cooler **Warning**

08B-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken at room temperature Placed in cooler **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

22-20-5

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hooked behind **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator

03F-10-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Gluten free crust in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Dough on floor walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. More than 60 days **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over portioned dressings in walk in cooler. Chicken moved to lowest shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Rossa Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Rossa Pizzeria on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Rossa Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Rossa Pizzeria.

How does La Rossa Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

La Rossa Pizzeria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has La Rossa Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Rossa Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Rossa Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Rossa Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Rossa Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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