Prime Fish
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Prime Fish has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Prime Fish's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside HWS by coffee station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
May 1, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cans of tomatoes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded beef (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by preparation area, as per chef since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by preparation area, as per chef since previous day.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef placed gloves without watching gloves. Instructed chef on proper procedure.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with sugar and lentils not labeled as specified by law, stored below 3 compartment sink.
02D-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored all over preparation tables at kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vents missing by dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while preparing food at front counter.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored inside reach in cooler by cook line. Observed employees phone stored at preparation at table at kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cans of tomato sauce and eggplants not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed behind 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
05-09-4
29
May 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front bar.
27-16-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large section missing in the mop room.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across from the walk-in cooler. The operator put up a hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Nov 13, 2023
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.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin and flour bin in kitchen.
02D-01-5
78
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a strainer over the sink.
31A-09-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large plastic container with rice in the back room.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on the chest freezer.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a drink in the chest freezer. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the back room.
14-33-4
45
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue substance, hanging from handwash inside located behind bar, not labeled. Employee labeled chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle located at bar area. Employee cleaned soda gun nozzle at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed large plastic containers stored on kitchen floor next to chest freezer at kitchen area. Employee began to remove clean plastic containers from kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken chest freezer door, not affixed to freezer, located next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between prep cooler and ice bin, under oyster display cooler. Chef removed knife stored between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handle at kitchen cookline. Manager removed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located metal containers on storage shelves, across from three compartment sink. Observed employee began to remove old labels from clean containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freeze shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located towards back kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of flour and sugar not identified, located under prep counter near bread prep station. Observed a container of bread crumbs at dry storage area, not identified.
02D-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prime Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prime Fish on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prime Fish?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Prime Fish.
How does Prime Fish compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Prime Fish most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Prime Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Prime Fish have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Prime Fish means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Prime Fish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prime Fish is inspected around three times per year on average.
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