World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil being stored on the floor next metal dry storage rack. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground discarded cardboard boxes next to dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of preparation table /reach in cooler soiled with white substance in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drink inside reach in cooler in preparation area. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach
22-16-4
41
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 10-01-2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink behind front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across from employee bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink across employee bathroom. Employee provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of heavy cream on the floor across fro reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side on reach in cooler soiled with white substance across from preparation table.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from preparation area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted in front of service widow .employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
43
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs on top of raw marinated beef, Chef removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler behind prep line -as per Chef more than 4 hours. Chef discarded product during inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler behind prep line cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon bites (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (48F - Cold Holding); As per chef less than 3 hours , chef removed product to reach in freezer to cool down . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to dry storage area. Employee provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
50
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023. Manager renew license at time of inspection. Confirmation number237476956 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from a cup, then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment without washing hands at kitchen. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand wash sink by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed vegetable cutting board groove, at kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door cooler missing a handle.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven do handles. Employee removed tongs from oven do handle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed between kitchen and ware washing area lights no shields.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside bucket no properly stored. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on top of preparation tables no stored in sanitizing solution. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
43
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
33
Nov 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed imitation crab used in crab cakes, and added crab meat and not identified as imitation.
52-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for steaks offered to customers preference. Provided operator with consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cook line and at front counter are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator began mopping water. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at room temperature Operator began heating up water for utensils **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with hand wash sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls not inverted. Operator inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and seasonings at grill area missing label operator added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta.
How does World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta compare to other restaurants in Miami?
World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta 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 World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, World Famous Theo's Seafood & Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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