Prima
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Prima has 10 inspections in the public record. Prima was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Smyrna Beach restaurant scores 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza by the slice **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Next to dish machine, drain boards with air drying items **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Operator did troubleshooting and 50 PPM cl was reached. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salad cooler gaskets Ice machine interior Immersion mixer blade Salad cutting board
22-02-4
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. New employee with no food handler training.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. End of storage/exit hallway
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink over reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back hallway used for for single service/clean equipment/freezer storage
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler, plastic containers of peppers and raw sausage
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Rigatoni 45F, ravioli 45F, bottom shelf of small cooler across from pizza oven - chicken 46f, shredded cheese 45F, sausage 45F, meatballs, pizza cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Rigatoni 44F, eggplant 47F, heavy cream 42F overnight bottom of cooler across from pizza oven overnight. Operator discarded eggplant and moved rigatoni. Pizza cooler 37-41F **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. New employee with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Dish machine hand sink - have to reach over clean plates on pull through to access paper towels **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink in restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: *****leak from faucet **Time Extended**
29-09-4
52
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Rigatoni 45F, ravioli 45F, bottom shelf of small cooler across from pizza oven - chicken 46f, shredded cheese 45F, sausage 45F, meatballs, pizza cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ham 46F, sliced approximately 5 hours earlier **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer **Warning**
22-02-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. New employee with no food handler training **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of flour stored below where dirty plates and silverware are dropped off **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink in restroom **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Dish machine hand sink - have to reach over clean plates on pull through to access paper towels **Warning**
24-27-4
41
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Pizza cooler - Shredded cheese 46F, pizza sauce 46-48F, chicken 48F, eggplant 45F - small cooler next to walk in cooler - eggplant rollatini 47F **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Pizza cooler chicken 43 F (cold holding); butter 42 F (cold holding); Small cooler next to walk in cooler ricotta 39 F (cold holding); eggplant 43 F (cold holding); pasta 45 F (cold holding); operator discarded pasta **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared alleyway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Shared alleyway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
29-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizza by the slice. Operator relocated behind counter **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Walk in cooler raw sausage and eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Underside of pizza cooler: eggplant, chicken, blue cheese 45F, fresh mozzarella 46F Rolatini 45-46F bottom right of cooler across from pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
22-02-4
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/
53A-05-6
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. 1 employee with no food handler training
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. Roasted pickled peppers made 3 days ago
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter and hallway
51-11-4
Basic - Gaskets torn/in disrepair. Triple door pizza cooler center door
14-11-5
35
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced ham, cheese 47F, inside cooler at end of line. -ricotta cheese 41-47F, loaded above fill line in small copler at front of kitchen. Less than 1 hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over bottled drinks. -raw beef in corner of walk in above wine **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -operator using 2nd thermometer that is verified calibrated **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -air conditioning unit line above dish pit
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under dish machine
36-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
50
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - In triple cooler: Blue cheese 52F. Out to prep eggplant and returned to cooler. Bags of shredded cheese delivered day of inspection 48F. Other cooler temperatures 43F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter next to soda bin; In the hallway **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases in the hallway
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids and containers in the kitchen not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prima last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prima on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prima?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Prima.
How does Prima compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Prima most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Prima's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prima have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Prima 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 Prima inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prima is inspected around three times per year on average.
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