Prime 54
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Prime 54, the earliest from 2022. Prime 54 was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; Prime 54 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags organized by month, but not by date.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at the pastry room. Chef coached the employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at the front counter hand sink. Signs were printed immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
78
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed bigeye tuna tartare, prime beef tartare, classic oysters, dressed oysters, and caviar .
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spinach filler inside reach in cooler located at the garde manger without label with date. Person in charge discarded voluntary. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed some water on pastry floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler with ketchup residue ( server area ) .
22-16-4
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
90
Sep 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Observed oysters from different bags mixed together in the same container in the walk in cooler.
01C-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed so e RIC gaskets with some mold like substance . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stuck levels in clean containers ready to use.
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed some reach in coolers with broken gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled at pastry station.
23-03-4
90
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cooked crab meat . Employee inverted the storage order immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at one of the hand sink located at the line. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup inside reach in freezer located at the pastry area.
14-69-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple broken lid used to cover the food as well as broken food containers.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle . All the tongs were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing paper at one of the hand sink located at the line. Sign was posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets located at the pastry area.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on the hand sink
29-20-5
58
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, food will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee getting her fingers inside the water when refilling ice trays . Employee was coached about the procedure to make ice and the water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
09-19-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed blanched asparagus at 52 F and cooked potatoes 48 F inside reach in cooler dated 3/18. Chef discarded all the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blanched asparagus at 52 F and cooked potatoes 48 F inside reach in cooler dated 3/18. Chef discarded all the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some mold like substance on can opener. Chef sent the can opener to the warewashing area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to fill it out ice trays with water.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink station ( seafood area).
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on ready to use clean containers. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
10-20-4
43
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked mushrooms at 47 F dated 12/20/2022 inside walk in cooler located at the seafood prep area.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked mushrooms at 47 F dated 12/20/2022 inside walk in cooler located at the seafood prep area.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster and clam tags not organized accordingly.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No date on clams and oyster tags.
01C-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign in 2 station in front of the cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of reach in cooler located at the end of the counter line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prime 54 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prime 54 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prime 54?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Prime 54.
How does Prime 54 compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Prime 54 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Prime 54's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prime 54 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Prime 54 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 Prime 54 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prime 54 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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