Primo
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Primo, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Primo's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta (50F - Cold Holding); alfredo (52F - Cold Holding) Duck fat 54F -60F per operator all items were in the two state coolers overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (50F - Cold Holding); alfredo (52F - Cold Holding) Duck fat 54F -60F per operator all items were in the two state coolers overnight
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler at front line where entrees are made
14-74-7
70
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and cornmeal in small containers at cold line
02D-01-5
90
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler #10 in cook line. Romesco sauce 55F, Cooked mushroom 56F, ricotta 56F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler #10 in cook line. Romesco sauce 55F, Cooked mushroom 56F, ricotta 56F. Per operator items in cooler from last night. Operator discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Internal temperature 58F Reach in cooler #10**Warning** **Warning**
14-74-7
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
86
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw meat stored on top of soy beans and other vegetables at the reach-in freezer by the pizza station. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect by the dishwasher area not landing to any food . Next announcement visit per supervisor.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operater will oranize it . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk open 2 days no date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pastry reach-in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Connection at the drain under the hand wash sink the one at the salad station.
29-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At any of the cold holding table. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water at the reach-in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware at the pastry area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
43
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above sinkline in dishwashing area has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher. Operator educated employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. -cobia filets in walk-in cooler, operator discarded**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ROP fish done on site, not frozen entire time. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of degreaser stored on top of dishwasher, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in front prep area, maintenance technician repaired **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink near 'Cheftop" ovens. Operator installed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pans stored on wire rack not inverted, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple stes of tongs hanging off oven door handles, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic container on storage rack, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -unwrapped spoons on front service line, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above sinkline in dishwashing area has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
23
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. Staff added time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoons in sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter pantry manager filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under triple sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. On cook line. Manager educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pantry area, manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male Cook on cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area near triple sink
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line , staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in kale over ready to eat vegetables. Manager moved to lower self. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Primo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Primo on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Primo?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Primo.
How does Primo compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Primo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Primo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Primo have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Primo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Primo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Primo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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