Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria

2337 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria's latest score of 95 sits above the New Port Richey average of 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At front counter above coolers and display case and above soda machine behind front counter

36-37-5

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In display case at front counter - cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came into kitchen from front area put gloves on and started preparing food without washing hands

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by garbage can,garbage can removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked lasagna in walk in cooler not date marked

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with green liquid not labeled in kitchen, operator properly labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used under cut onions

21-05-5

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while in kitchen preparing food

12B-09-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket next to grill greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer across from flat top grill -raw chicken, opened package, over pita bread In 2 door vertical freezer in server area, raw chicken over cream cheese. Operator moved chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel on washed basil and cut bell peppers in walk in cooler

21-05-5

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In back by back door hall with restroom.

41-05-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Gasoline in plastic gas can and in pressure washer stored inside building, operator states he will remove them.

41-04-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and reach in coolers soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10 ppm, operator changed it out.

21-07-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pans stored in dirty Bin under oven

24-06-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bask door in hall by restroom.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and drains in kitchen areas soiled under equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria.

How does Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Masa Sub & Grill 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 Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Masa Sub & Grill Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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