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PRIME ITALIAN

PRIME ITALIAN in MIAMI BEACH has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

101 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13459409

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed under equipment at cook line area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under cook line area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dusted wall behind dishwasher machine, also next to stove grill at cook line.
  • 22-41-4: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. Observed quad sanitizer chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm at bar area, instructed staff to only use main dishwasher machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Maintenance installed new vacuum breaker unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled , manager requested staff to wash and sanitize it. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/11/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10940974

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by walk in cooler.

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with breadcrumbs not labeled at preparation area. Employee placed label. Corrected On-Site

8/29/2024· 1y 6mo ago

3 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the dishwasher area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage by pizza station.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dishwashing area.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towel at handsink located by prep area. Elmo replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.

5/1/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8603239

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the prep area and front counter.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meat balls over vegetables in the reach in drawer cooler at the cook line. The manager moved the meatballs to the bottom shelf.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. The manager had maintenance install a vacuum breaker. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had the can opener and blade washed. Corrected On-Site

1/31/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8381736

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Semolina container with bowl with no handle.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at ware washing area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees cutting onions while wearing watch at kitchen area. Manager had staff removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan grill soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and crab not covered at walk-in freezer.

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(966 reviews)

Price Level

$$$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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