Primos Pizza and Pasta

17173 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Primos Pizza and Pasta has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Miramar restaurant, which scores around 78. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
May 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test sanitizer
16-37-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door to kitchen- broken frame- bottom left side.
35B-01-4
86
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of prepared food, not dated inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Per employee food made Monday morning and Sunday **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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 emailed to operator**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of winded, bottle of sanitizer in front counter, employee labeled both bottles. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris, service area. Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter- container of forks and knives not inverted. Employee inverted **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
25-05-4
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside yellow bucket. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
58
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
55
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 emailed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass Reach in cooler in serviced area, broken bottom . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per chef, pizza by the slice, made at 11:30 am. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under shelf , in coffee station , bottle containing blue substance, Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side and right side of bottom frame is completely broken
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Table microwave in front of pizza station, with build up of food debris and grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink, build up of grease and black like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Under shelf of coffee station, small foam bowls, Employee inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under HWS, pizza station
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop seating on yellow bucket, Employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 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. After running machine three times, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
22-41-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Food Employee reporting agreement form-provided and explained **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, in front of cook line. Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.January, 2021
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outer parts of dough machine
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Front counter next to pizza station, box of plastic utensils, Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Desert foam p,ages under coffee table, not inverted, Employee inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop seating on yellow bucket, Employee removed to be clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Pizza station, employee removed and stored on sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breaded powder. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Primos Pizza and Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Primos Pizza and Pasta on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Primos Pizza and Pasta?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Primos Pizza and Pasta.

How does Primos Pizza and Pasta compare to other restaurants in Miramar?

Primos Pizza and Pasta most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 78.

Has Primos Pizza and Pasta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Primos Pizza and Pasta have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Primos Pizza and Pasta means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Primos Pizza and Pasta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Primos Pizza and Pasta is inspected around four times per year on average.