AMOR DI PASTA
536 NW 57 AV, Miami FL 33126 · 786.870.9206
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator went on line renewed and printed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on small oven door handle between uses, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed the item.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in back storage area near reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed taw shell eggs stored over Parmesan cheese in back storage coolers. Over served raw bacon stored above cooked pasta at reach in next to stove. Observed frozen raw fish stored above frozen raw pasta. Manager rearranged items for proper storage. Inspector emailed storage form.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on front counter eggs stored on counter, not in use. As per manager, eggs were on counter less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Manager put eggs into reach in cooler immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta stored on prep table at 49F Cold Holding. Pasta has been on counter less than 4 hours prior to inspection, chef put pasta back in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat sauce on stove at 90F Hot Holding, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Coached chef on proper hot holding techniques, chef put meat sauce back on heat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals underneath three compartment sink on floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table with utensils. Manager moved to below deck.observed container of WD40 stored in container with plastic squeeze bottles. Manager moved spray to other location.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally explain to inspector how to calibrate thermometer. Inspector and manager calibrated thermometers together.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no form for new employees, inspector emailed form to manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager brought soap over.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed Foccaccia bread with onions and tomato on counter under 4 hour time mark. Operator has no written form in place. Inspector emailed form to operator.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum packaging raw ribeye steaks and raw filet mignon holding meat more than 48 hours with no HACCP plan.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled
Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing in ceiling in back hall where dry food is kept.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed clams and mussels removed from original container, tag not kept with food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cup of coffee and personal cell phone stored on dish rack above utensils for customer service. Manager threw out coffee and removed phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour on floor in back storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in back storage area near reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in back room stored in mop bucket
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed sanitizer bucket with water and soap mixed together, coached manager on proper sanitizers to use.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour not labeled in back storage hallway.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom.Observed mop sink in bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.Educated operator on test strips or waterproof irreversible thermometer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Observed no written plan for butter. Printed and emailed time info sheet and written plan.
Food stored on floor.Observed dry pasta on floor in storage area. Operator removed.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed in dry storage and hallway, lights not shielded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Non TCS breads held and served to guest at front counter un covered. Owner covered bread with baking paper.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator went on line renewed and printed license during inspection.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of raid stored on shelf near ware washing next to cloths. Owner removed raid and discarded. Owner stated he has a professional service routinely.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored on shelf next to food cloths.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not being marked with last date sold.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near cook line and ware washing area.sink blocked with trash can. Owner removed trash can from sink.
No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Employee bathroom next to dry storage has no hand wash sink only a toilet and mop sink.
2 separate Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in hall leading to dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle to upright freezer in dry storage missing.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter.
Knife stored on plate inside reach in cooler at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer At front counter- gnocchi, tortellini, lobster ravioli, eggplant Parmesan, beef ribeye all un covered. Reach in cooler under make bar on cook line ham roast uncovered. Upright freezer- Brozinni, spinach ravioli, ravioli uncovered. Owner covered all food with baking paper.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.