Cafe Prima Pasta
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
64
Score
Cafe Prima Pasta appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Cafe Prima Pasta's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw meatballs stored over cooked eggplant on speed rack in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at prep area soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck on clean container near dish machine area. Employee removed label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
14-17-4
64
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed gasket in reach in freezer near walk in cooler in disrepair.
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of potatoes and raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
90
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow at the hose connection located outside by the entrance. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical products inside spray bottles without labels. Employee labeled the bottles immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water at the hand sink located at the coffee station.
27-16-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the Bar hand sink to hold utensils. Employee removed all of them immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the coffee station. Person in charge restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on equipments located behind the salad station.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels under cutting boards in the kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 oz plastic container to scoop seasoning.
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at one of the hand sink located in the women restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
43
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment. As per operator, mop sink was removed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed no mop sink installed. As per manager, mop sink has been ordered. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
95
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near dish washing area missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator was provided with handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled in dry storage near ice machine. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand was sink at bar. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash signs at woman's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment. As per operator, mop sink was removed.
29-27-4
47
Aug 31, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic w/ oil (82F - Cold Holding) located at prep cooler, less than 4 hours. Chef moved food item into reach in cooler to maintain temperatures at 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor near bar area. Manager removed ice buckets from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining bottom of food container, used to store sliced cheese, located at top portion of prep cooler, across from cookline. Chef removed wiping cloth from bottom of food container. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotels and Restaurants license dated October 1, 2020, posted on wall next to bar. Manager obtain a copy of current Hotels and Restaurants license dated October 1, 2022, sent via email. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep cooler across from fryer at kitchen cookline.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep cooler and steamtable unit at kitchen area. Chef removed knife stored between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in a container of standing water at 68F, located at dessert/coffee station. Manager discarded water stored in container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum takeout containers stored on top shelving above prep coolers, not kept inverted. Employees inverted takeout containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour not labeled, located under prep counter, near three compartment sink at kitchen area.
02D-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Prima Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Prima Pasta on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Prima Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Prima Pasta.
How does Cafe Prima Pasta compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Cafe Prima Pasta most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Cafe Prima Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Prima Pasta have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Prima 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 Cafe Prima Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Prima Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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