Primal Organic
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Primal Organic 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Primal Organic is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating to the public with an expired license since 10/01/2025. Operator paid license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee headphones and notebook on top of powder sugar container at prep area. Operator removed the items. Observed employee phone and wallet on top of container with rice. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of butter beans on dry storage. Operator segregated the cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored oven mayonnaise inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the mayo from under the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed on hand sink at prep area.
29-20-5
70
May 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed application was submitted but not yet approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
86
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of eggplants on shelve under prep table. Employee discarded the can. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (63F - Cold Holding) at preparation area. As per employee was taken out of the walk in cooler to prepare 20 min ago. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to spigot not vacuum breaker installed next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles with sanitizer not properly labeled under preparation tables at preparation area. Employee properly labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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 3 food employees Cesar G, Eduardo and Ali hired for more than 60 days without proof of food handler certification.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile has a hole over preparation area.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5+ dead roaches in light shields throughout kitchen area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stove oven door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed oven top exterior soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers stored on shelve across triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves with accumulation of soile. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
41
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over butter inside walk in cooler.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed floor cleaner stored next to clean equipment on shelve across triple sink. Manager removed the cleaner.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to triple sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed vacuum packaging conducted on site observed frozen cooked chili with label 2/18, cooked lentils with label 1/23, cooked turkey 1/16, cooked turkey bolognese 1/31. **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping soda on hand wash sink. Coached employee that hand wash sink must be used only for washing hands.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Manager opened water line. **Corrected On-Site**
27-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaner not properly labeled under shelve at preparation area.
41-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at storage area.
36-64-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stove oven door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Also observed oven top exterior soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers with old labels on storage shelve across triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking on triple compartment sink. Also observed pipe leaking under mop sonk.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
27
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Primal Organic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Primal Organic on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Primal Organic?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Primal Organic.
How does Primal Organic compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Primal Organic most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Primal Organic's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Primal Organic have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Primal Organic 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 Primal Organic inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Primal Organic is inspected around three times per year on average.
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