Luna Pasta E Dolci
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Luna Pasta E Dolci has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Luna Pasta E Dolci was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Luna Pasta E Dolci trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler across cook line butter (57F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding) across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled at storage area. Operator started to cleans during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on storage shelves next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Once 1 tong hanging from oven door handle. Observed 2 tongs hanging from handle of storage under fryers. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in second restroom.
31B-04-4
61
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee dishwasher drinking water and touching face and proceeded to handle the clean plates from dish machine. Advise and coach dishwasher to wash hands before begin to work. Employee wash hands.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole chicken container stored over raw beef at two door reach in cooler by storage.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by storage area table. Employee took to be washed at three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty above salad station. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water from bottle by prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef while preparing food. Employee put hat on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting stored on rack by three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with slime across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths by prep table and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container across cook line not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle with cooking oil not labeled by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
19
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 97F at steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed utensils in standing water 71F on prep table across cook line. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
95
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Gabriela Medici on 2/6/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can blade opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container at dry storage without label. Employee properly labeled product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) on shelves under prep table. Employee added chlorine and retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 97F at steam table. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated inside reach in cooler at storage area. Employee properly identified and segregated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
67
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat soup. Operator moved them **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
74
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken next to raw shrimp in same container at reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio not identified as a raw meat at menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Observed no training for Rasiel has been working more than 60 days.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna (42F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in preparation table at cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at the dry storage, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78°F at front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both bathrooms.
31B-04-4
41
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lamb thawing at room temperature, lamb was frozen solid. Chef put under running water for approved method. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luna Pasta E Dolci last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luna Pasta E Dolci on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luna Pasta E Dolci?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Luna Pasta E Dolci.
How does Luna Pasta E Dolci compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Luna Pasta E Dolci most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Luna Pasta E Dolci's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Luna Pasta E Dolci have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Luna Pasta E Dolci 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 Luna Pasta E Dolci inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luna Pasta E Dolci is inspected around three times per year on average.
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