Cafe Prima Pasta, 414 71 St, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE PRIMA PASTA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 414 71 St, Miami Beach, FL 33141-3016
License #: 2324696
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dishwasher area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 51° F, Calms 50° F for less than 4 hours. Corrective action taken by operator to place in ric. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef 81° F. Corrective action by operator to reheat. To 165° F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Beef over calamri **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dishwasher area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
10/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces stored beneath stove while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop in ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 50°.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna portions above 41° in food prep area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauces on steam table below 135°.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 51°.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed portions of lasagna out of temperature range in prep area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
5/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cooling sauces and broth.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WIC CHICKEN 50°F, scallops 48°F, Beef 48°F, corrective action taken . Items moved to WIF, SNF RIC. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED TO SERVICE AFTER 7 pm tonight.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over produce
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon and tuna ordered from Sysco
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shell eggs over produce
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom used by employees
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Bar
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauce
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reach in units.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN /PREPARATION AREAS (LAMP COVERS).
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP (FLOUR).
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BACK LINERS (BAGS) USED TO STORE BREADS IN COOLERS.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. BAR
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. INGREDIENTS BY HANDWASH SINK BAR
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. WAIT STATION
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF ICE MACHINE
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. BY COOKS
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2/21/2011.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 2/21/2011.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-01-1 Observed birds in the food establishment or on premises. Observed birds in pasta preparation area (back area).
3/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed an employee working who is jaundiced. Talked to manager regarding employee and manager said he is under treatment. Manager said that he is aware of disease in the liver, but has nothing to do with food. Employee has the symptoms for about 6 months. Employee Jose Gonzalez needs a doctors note or written permission for the employee to be allowed to work with foods. Jose Gonzalez is restricted to work with food until doctor's note is shown.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling. (see Stop Sale Notice). Food was thrown away. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF STEW AT 50 DUE TO IMPROPER COOLING.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At counter bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At the counter bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At counter bar.
  • Critical. Observed birds in the food establishment or on premises. Observed birds in pasta preparation area (back area).
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. pasta preparation area
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Observed pasta preparation area not in plans submitted; need to add this area to plans.
12/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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