Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PRIMO'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1717 N BAYSHORE DR # 101 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33132

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3453843
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8746253
DBPR license2324877

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#10High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi mahi 3 bags and 3 raw tuna ROP at preparation area.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked at warewashing area. Operator removed items from inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartar not identified as a raw in the menu.

#13Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink preparation area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at warewashing area.

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at Bar area.

#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi mahi and raw tuna ROP at preparation area.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red cutting board at warewashing area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) cracked at floor warewashing area.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water at warewashing area.

#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs at oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink near walk in cooler and hand sink at preparation area.

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels stuck at warewashing area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.