Prima Classe
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Prima Classe has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average is 69, putting Prima Classe squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
41-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink at warewashing area setup incorrectly with the quaternary sanitizer in the middle compartment.
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at storage area.
14-69-4
67
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair protection.
13-03-4
90
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time log for a ham and cheese croissant sandwich as per person in charge less than two hours.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 four employees working without food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prosciutto with the wrong date mark. As per chef 2 days ago. Chef changed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 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 Nicole and Karla with no food handlers training and hired over 60 days.
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 not informed on reporting responsibilities. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on shelf near warewashing area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making coffee without hair restraint.
13-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed provolone cheese and ham not covered while stored at reach-in cooler at front counter.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled with common product name at front counter.
02D-01-5
43
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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 operator with cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling food while wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email..
51-13-4
82
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator provided invoice for cutting boards ordered. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Observed floor tile cracked at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prima Classe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prima Classe on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prima Classe?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Prima Classe.
How does Prima Classe compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Prima Classe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Prima Classe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prima Classe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Prima Classe 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 Prima Classe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prima Classe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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