Primanti Bros
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Primanti Bros stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Primanti Bros is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. In the dry storage area, semolina bin stored on the floor. The bin was moved up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bin of semolina, the scoop was stored upside down. The scoop was corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
90
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cookline flip top - cooked onions- per operator cooling 2 hours at noon - (81F - Cooling). Operator immediately moved to grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in reach in ATOSTA cooler in cook line, cappicola ham dated 7/ 21/25, more than 7 days stored in cooler. See Stop Sale.
01B-24-5
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. Pizza by the slice - operator time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Front counter employee drinking from water bottle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on door of ATOSTA reach in at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Plastic Buckets of sliced potatoes on floor in walk in at upstairs prep area. 2. Plastic container of semolina stored on floor in upstairs storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon with handle down in closed container of chili in reach in cooler in near to cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer upstairs storage visibly soiled .
22-16-4
50
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets - pizza prep low boy.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic soda bottles stored on floor in stairway.
08B-47-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza prep low boy.
29-49-6
78
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cookline flip top - Raw shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat cooked chicken and chili in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in proper hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upstairs ice machine. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large plastic containers of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues - upstairs storage room.
22-16-4
50
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Several cans of raid under cookline hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Trays of bread stored directly on floor - back hallway. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Countertop - pizza table - sauce (53F). Reviewed proper cold holding and Time as a Public Health Control. Operator added ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small Bowl in salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread in hall. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Sauce 78°F. Pizza chef stated it was out for less than an hour. pizza chef placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bread stored on floor in back hallway. Operator placed on crate. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Primanti Bros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Primanti Bros on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Primanti Bros?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Primanti Bros.
How does Primanti Bros compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Primanti Bros most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Primanti Bros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Primanti Bros have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Primanti Bros 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 Primanti Bros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Primanti Bros is inspected around two times per year on average.
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