Luna Pasta E Dolci
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Luna Pasta E Dolci 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Luna Pasta E Dolci on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator discarded water and started to set up sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over box of shredded mozzarella. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo bowls not inverted next to hand sink. Operator inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from plumbing under hand sink.
29-11-4
50
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter no vacuum breaker by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.observed raw chicken stored inside ziplock bags over raw shrimp inside reach in freezer by office.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw beef container at walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook no knowledge of minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
53B-16-4
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. Provided by email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty container stored inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink By three compartment sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by cook prep table.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap hand sink by threes compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts stored inside reach in cooler display not date marked. As per employee removed from reach in freezer the day before.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty at front counter by pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans dusty. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS to go boxes for desserts stored on floor under pizza oven. Employee removed from floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink.
42-01-4
27
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Time Extended**
16-59-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee titled water on cutting board across cook line. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed employee cup on cutting board across cook line **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water 70F on cutting board across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed spoons in standing water 69F on cutting board across cook line. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
78
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); ground beef (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee placed inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
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 for Gabriela Medici on 2/6/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach inside spray bottle without label at mop sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
16-59-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water 70F on cutting board across cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee titled water on cutting board across cook line. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
39
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, raw chicken and raw salmon stored over carrots and lemons. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed raw beef and salmon stored over apples and carrots in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 for manager Gabriela Medici 2/6/2019. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed manager certification expired for manager Gabriela Medici 2/6/2019. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked with trays of ground beef, onions and cooked pasta on sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection still observed blocked. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink used as a holding rack for cooling food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection still observed used as cooling rack. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front prep area and hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed no paper towels available. Employee provided paper towel. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed containers of ground beef and cooked pasta cooling on crates next to hand wash sink and three compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
24-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler next to front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed shelves still rusted. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
52
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter beef empanadas (71F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (72F - Hot Holding). As per operator for about 30 minutes. Operator placed into oven to reheat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, raw chicken and raw salmon stored over carrots and lemons. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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 for manager Gabriela Medici 2/6/2019. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked with trays of ground beef, onions and cooked pasta on sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink used as a holding rack for cooling food items. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front prep area and hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at any hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed at front counter display, beef empanadas, chicken empanadas, spinach and cheese empanadas, ham empanadas, and onion and cheese empanadas being kept under time with no written plan. Operator began to reheat items out of temperature (beef empanadas, chicken empanadas) to hold hot. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in reach in freezers in kitchen area, employee water bottles stored on top of trays of cakes and empanadas. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line containers of chicken, prosciutto and asparagus not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler next to front counter. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven doors. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed containers of ground beef and cooked pasta cooling on crates next to hand wash sink and three compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-27-4
27
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. In kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
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.
11-26-1
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 and bolognese sauce not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
45
Nov 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and salmon stored above unwashed carrots.
08A-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of carrots stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 81°F.
10-07-4
78
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 Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luna Pasta E Dolci?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” 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 50 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 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Luna Pasta E Dolci means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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