Massimo's Beachside Pizza

4809 Hwy A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Massimo's Beachside Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Vero Beach restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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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. Employee added time to board **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder stored in front of hand sink in back prep room

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to back door needs paper towels

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser- employee added label **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor at front counter **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has plan and will fill out **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03F-10-5

Basic - Unwashed mushrooms stored over shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area

51-11-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit Salad cooler **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

03F-10-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Iced tea can in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Massimo's Beachside Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Massimo's Beachside Pizza on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Massimo's Beachside Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Massimo's Beachside Pizza.

How does Massimo's Beachside Pizza compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Massimo's Beachside Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Massimo's Beachside Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Massimo's Beachside Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Massimo's Beachside Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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