Prima Pasta

6811 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Prima Pasta, located at 6811 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 9, 2025, which resulted in a score of 58. The inspection identified 11 minor violations, including issues with date marking of ready-to-eat foods, proper placement and readability of refrigeration unit sensors, and the availability and accuracy of food temperature measuring devices. This inspection is part of a historical record of six scored inspections for the Italian restaurant, with previous inspections generally falling into the low-risk category.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Feb 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 6, 2024
Complaint (003)
9 minor violations.
64
May 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations.
58
Dec 30, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Dec 9, 2025 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(01)
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
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