PRIME 54
4441 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305-663-8182
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags organized by month, but not by date.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at the pastry room. Chef coached the employee.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at the front counter hand sink. Signs were printed immediately.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed bigeye tuna tartare, prime beef tartare, classic oysters, dressed oysters, and caviar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spinach filler inside reach in cooler located at the garde manger without label with date. Person in charge discarded voluntary.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed some water on pastry floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler with ketchup residue ( server area ).
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some utensils in standing water. Water was discarded.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was corrected.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Observed oysters from different bags mixed together in the same container in the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed some reach in coolers with broken gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed so e RIC gaskets with some mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stuck levels in clean containers ready to use.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled at pastry station.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cooked crab meat. Employee inverted the storage order immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at one of the hand sink located at the line. Station was restocked.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple broken lid used to cover the food as well as broken food containers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup inside reach in freezer located at the pastry area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. All the tongs were removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing paper at one of the hand sink located at the line. Sign was posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets located at the pastry area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on the hand sink
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.