Pastamia
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
82
Score
Public records show five inspections at Pastamia stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average South Miami restaurant scores 63. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw clams over basil in reach in next to freezer. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents on reach in cooler with dust accumulation.
23-03-4
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit; chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
74
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carpaccio not marked as raw on menu; operators marked during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
90
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna inside of the reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. The reduced oxygen package is made on site. Operator discarded the tuna. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at standing reach in cooler. Operator was informed that the products need to be relocated. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over pasta and sauces at reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed raw tuna inside of the reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. The reduced oxygen package is made on site. Operator discarded the tuna. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Clams tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clams tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare on the menu not identified as raw. Operator identified the item manually on some menus.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Andres Espinosa hired three years ago no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Observed two employees present no proof of employee training or food employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Bolognese sauce, basil pesto, lemon pesto inside of reduced oxygen package made it on site without HACCP plan approved. Operator decides to eliminate the reduced oxygen package. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chick peas at reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator since two days ago. Operator date marked the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
23
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed open cans storing food. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator sell mussels **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed chick peas opened more than 24 hours with out date marking. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket of the pasta reach in cooler in disrepair **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the kitchen floor **Warning**
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pastamia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pastamia on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pastamia?
Across the inspection record, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pastamia.
How does Pastamia compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Pastamia most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Pastamia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pastamia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pastamia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pastamia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pastamia is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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