Massimo's Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Massimo's Pizza & Pasta eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Port St. Lucie facility scores 81, putting Massimo's Pizza & Pasta on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to find paperwork. Emailed.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid found on cleaning rack. Yellow liquid spray bottle near front counter. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ guest Men and women's bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing door of oven. Per employee, oven not in use but stove top is.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In a shared plaza.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In sandwich top cooler.
05-09-4
47
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over water heater
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on storage rack. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in freezer not in use.
33-31-5
78
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. First test 0 ppm, informed operator. Make primer adjustment. Second test 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on front prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of mushrooms above RTE foods in walk in cooler. Informed operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested Dishwasher (Chlorine 00-25ppm); primed and retested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 75ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over ready to eat food in flip top next to stove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nicholas monahan card expired in September 2023
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid dish pit **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease and dust **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter.
40-06-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Massimo's Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Massimo's Pizza & Pasta on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Massimo's Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Massimo's Pizza & Pasta.
How does Massimo's Pizza & Pasta compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Massimo's Pizza & Pasta most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Massimo's Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Massimo's Pizza & Pasta have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Massimo's Pizza & Pasta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Massimo's Pizza & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Massimo's Pizza & Pasta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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