PASTA PREP COMMON AREA
1753 SW 3 AVE, Miami FL 33129 · 8580909
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 77°F after water running for about 3 minutes. No hot water in the entire establishment.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling at preparation area not smooth.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any of the reach in coolers.
Apr 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cheese inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed fish at the bottom.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 77°F after water running for about 3 minutes. No hot water in the entire establishment.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 77°F after water running for about 3 minutes. No hot water in the entire establishment.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling at preparation area not smooth.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any of the reach in coolers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not stored inverted at preparation area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor surface at dishwasher machine..
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with semolina not labeled.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener a pizza station soiled with old food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor near pizza station. Employee placed oil on shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bath at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 07-23 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training by FRLA all missing employees date of birth.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food stored on floor. Observed crates of carrots and onions stored on the floor inside of walk in cooler. Employee removed items off of the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar station. Employee removed ice scoop handle from touching ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside of white bin near mixer.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area and no paper towels in employees restroom. Operator replenished paper towels.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided photo copied of employee training certificates. Operator stated he has originals in the other two restaurants he has.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing by walk in freezer / manager office
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.