Prima Italian Steakhouse
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
43
Score
Prima Italian Steakhouse appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Prima Italian Steakhouse was last inspected on Oct 24, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Wildwood average 86, so Prima Italian Steakhouse trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands for approximately 5 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pasta
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta prepped 10/17 see stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in hallway by bathrooms 2 flies in indoor bar
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles soiled in soda guns in bar and soda machine in wait station **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by soiled hand towel hampers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in top shelf in walk in cooler.Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
43
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Red sauce 118F operator states it was reheated this morning. Reheated to 177 Meatballs 99 F operator states it was reheated this morning and discarded the meatballs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door cooler on sautee side- Cooked Chicken 50 F Pasta 50 F Cooked last night Shelf above sauté station- Two plates of cooked breaded chicken 62F No temperatures were taken today See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Chicken and pasta **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ham marked 7/1 Operator states the ham was sliced today and dated improperly. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen on counter by sautee **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of both cooks line hand sinks. Pan inside hand sink on cooks line Pizza dough speed rack in front of hand sink in pizza station Laundry bin in front of hand sink in dish area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front expo hand sink.Operator added soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sautee Cooks line cooler has lids that are broken and do not stay on properly. **Warning**
14-11-5
33
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk, buttermilk and half and half in vertical reach in cooler at front line. Operator dated 2/24. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Par cooked chicken. Operator has decided to fully cook chicken moving forward
03C-89-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Bread warmer drawer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (76F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (76F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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. Operator marked items in salad cooler as being prepped at 11am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-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. Emailed form to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand wash sink in cook line area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Dave
53A-02-7
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
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls under dish machine soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler in salad prep area
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawer cooler in cook line area
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in cook line area
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad reach in cooler. Operator installed thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In pizza area. Operator removed knives to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
29
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked noodles in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/23. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes loaded soiled dishes into dish machine then put clean dishes away without hand wash
12A-13-4
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish machine area blocked with trash can. Hand wash sink in cook line area blocked with trash can. Operator moved trash cans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple safe staff cards are copies
53B-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over oil spread for bread in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
45
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prima Italian Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prima Italian Steakhouse on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prima Italian Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Prima Italian Steakhouse.
How does Prima Italian Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
Prima Italian Steakhouse most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Wildwood average of 86.
Has Prima Italian Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prima Italian Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Prima Italian Steakhouse 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 Prima Italian Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prima Italian Steakhouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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