CAFE PRIMA PASTA
414 71st Street
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
North Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed gasket in reach in freezer near walk in cooler in disrepair.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of potatoes and raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid used to cover food .
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between coolers. Employee moved and washed it. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel underneath cutting board in front of the cook line. Employee replaced it for food grade plastic mat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the coffee station . Sign was posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above heavy cream inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted the products. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 oz plastic container to scoop seasoning.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on equipments located behind the salad station.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels under cutting boards in the kitchen area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at one of the hand sink located in the women restroom. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow at the hose connection located outside by the entrance. Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the Bar hand sink to hold utensils. Employee removed all of them immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the coffee station. Person in charge restocked the station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical products inside spray bottles without labels. Employee labeled the bottles immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water at the hand sink located at the coffee station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment. As per operator, mop sink was removed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed no mop sink installed. As per manager, mop sink has been ordered. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash signs at woman's restroom.
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment. As per operator, mop sink was removed.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near dish washing area missing backflow preventer.
- 11-27-4: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. Operator was provided with handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized the can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand was sink at bar. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled in dry storage near ice machine. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 867-0106
Website: http://cafeprimapasta.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(4,325 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:4:30 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:4:30 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:4:30 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:4:30 – 11:00 PM
Friday:4:30 – 11:30 PM
Saturday:4:30 – 11:30 PM
Sunday:4:00 – 10:30 PM
✗ Currently Closed
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025