Prime Italian in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
101 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139Prime Italian in Miami Beach operated with 22 inspections on record between 2018 and January 2026, averaging 11 violations per inspection — more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations were frequent and recurring, including management awareness violations in 5 of the last 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections, and improper chemical storage documented in 5 inspections. Consumer advisory violations, which typically indicate raw or undercooked items served without adequate warnings, appeared in at least 4 inspections. Hand-washing violations were cited in multiple inspections. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in 2018 and 2019. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 found 9 violations including 2 high-priority consumer advisory violations and resulted in no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Prime Italian in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Prime Italian in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Prime Italian in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Prime Italian in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Prime Italian in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Prime Italian in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Prime Italian in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Prime Italian in Miami Beach are: Proper ventilation, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Prime Italian in Miami Beach had?
- Prime Italian in Miami Beach has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Prime Italian in Miami Beach find?
- Prime Italian in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Prime Italian in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Prime Italian in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Prime Italian in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Prime Italian in Miami Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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