LUNA PASTA E DOLCI
6815 BISCAYNE BLVD #101, Miami FL 33138 · 305-778-1048
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024056250 | Aug 19, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator discarded water and started to set up sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over box of shredded mozzarella. Operator properly rearranged.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly rearranged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo bowls not inverted next to hand sink. Operator inverted bowls.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from plumbing under hand sink.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw beef container at walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.observed raw chicken stored inside ziplock bags over raw shrimp inside reach in freezer by office.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter no vacuum breaker by mop sink.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook no knowledge of minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty container stored inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink By three compartment sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by cook prep table.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap hand sink by threes compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts stored inside reach in cooler display not date marked. As per employee removed from reach in freezer the day before.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty at front counter by pizza oven.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans dusty. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS to go boxes for desserts stored on floor under pizza oven. Employee removed from floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over washed bags of spinach at reach in freezer. Employee relocated correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter with a hose bibb connected at mop sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near three compartment sink. Manager provided.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled above three door reach in freezer and front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers at ware washing area not inverted. Employee inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Manager setup three compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee while preparing food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored inside container with standing water 79°F. Employee put new water 189°F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans heavily dusty.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo bowls and lids stored not inverted at preparation area. Manager inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing inside a pot with standing water at three compartment sink. Employee removed raw chicken from pot and placed at three compartment sink on running cold water to thawed properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth stored at preparation area and near stove.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at front counter table. Manager labeled.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee titled water on cutting board across cook line. Employee removed the bottle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water 70F on cutting board across cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); ground beef (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee placed inside cooler for rapid cooling.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Gabriela Medici on 2/6/2024.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach inside spray bottle without label at mop sink.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee titled water on cutting board across cook line. Employee removed the bottle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water 70F on cutting board across cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, raw chicken and raw salmon stored over carrots and lemons.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for manager Gabriela Medici 2/6/2019.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked with trays of ground beef, onions and cooked pasta on sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink used as a holding rack for cooling food items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front prep area and hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed containers of ground beef and cooked pasta cooling on crates next to hand wash sink and three compartment sink. Employee removed items.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler next to front counter.
Jun 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, raw chicken and raw salmon stored over carrots and lemons.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter beef empanadas (71F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (72F - Hot Holding). As per operator for about 30 minutes. Operator placed into oven to reheat.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for manager Gabriela Medici 2/6/2019.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked with trays of ground beef, onions and cooked pasta on sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink used as a holding rack for cooling food items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front prep area and hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at any hand wash sink. Operator provided soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed at front counter display, beef empanadas, chicken empanadas, spinach and cheese empanadas, ham empanadas, and onion and cheese empanadas being kept under time with no written plan. Operator began to reheat items out of temperature (beef empanadas, chicken empanadas) to hold hot.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed containers of ground beef and cooked pasta cooling on crates next to hand wash sink and three compartment sink. Employee removed items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in reach in freezers in kitchen area, employee water bottles stored on top of trays of cakes and empanadas.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler next to front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line containers of chicken, prosciutto and asparagus not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. In kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Employee restocked during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna and bolognese sauce not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
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.