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PRIMANTI BROS

901 N ATLANTIC BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954.565.0605

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1601344
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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 handout to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the prep area hand sink. The person in charge placed paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the prep area hand sink. The person in charge placed a soap at the sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment. On the cook line. A knife was stored between the cook line and coffee maker. The knife was removed
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2026Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. In the dry storage area, semolina bin stored on the floor. The bin was moved up.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bin of semolina, the scoop was stored upside down. The scoop was corrected
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cookline flip top - cooked onions- per operator cooling 2 hours at noon - (81F - Cooling). Operator immediately moved to grill to reheat.
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in reach in ATOSTA cooler in cook line, cappicola ham dated 7/ 21/25, more than 7 days stored in cooler. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza by the slice - operator time stamped.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Front counter employee drinking from water bottle. Operator removed
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on door of ATOSTA reach in at cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. 1. Plastic Buckets of sliced potatoes on floor in walk in at upstairs prep area. 2. Plastic container of semolina stored on floor in upstairs storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon with handle down in closed container of chili in reach in cooler in near to cook line. Employee removed.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer upstairs storage visibly soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 25, 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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Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler; bulk coleslaw stored on floor, operator began storing properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 20, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets - pizza prep low boy.
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic soda bottles stored on floor in stairway.
Basic/08B-47-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza prep low boy.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cookline flip top - Raw shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat cooked chicken and chili in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in proper hand sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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 handout to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food stored on floor. Large plastic containers of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upstairs ice machine. Operator stored scoop properly.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues - upstairs storage room.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Several cans of raid under cookline hand sink. Operator removed.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Trays of bread stored directly on floor - back hallway. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.