PASTAMIA
5831 SUNSET DRIVE, South Miami FL 33143 · 786-435-2354
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2024
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw clams over basil in reach in next to freezer. Operator corrected during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents on reach in cooler with dust accumulation.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing splitter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit; chlorine.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carpaccio not marked as raw on menu; operators marked during the inspection.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed raw tuna inside of the reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. The reduced oxygen package is made on site. Operator discarded the tuna.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over pasta and sauces at reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at standing reach in cooler. Operator was informed that the products need to be relocated.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna inside of the reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. The reduced oxygen package is made on site. Operator discarded the tuna.
Clams tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clams tags not marked with last date served.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare on the menu not identified as raw. Operator identified the item manually on some menus..
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Andres Espinosa hired three years ago no proof of employee training.
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 two employees present no proof of employee training or food employee reporting agreement.
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. Bolognese sauce, basil pesto, lemon pesto inside of reduced oxygen package made it on site without HACCP plan approved. Operator decides to eliminate the reduced oxygen package.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chick peas at reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator since two days ago. Operator date marked the product.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel.
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