Wildwood, Sumter County

PRIMA ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE

3660 KIESSEL RD, Wildwood, FL 32163

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
May 18, 2026
City
Wildwood
County
Sumter
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24581112

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : liquid whole eggs in a carton on the prep table, 66°. These had been out for 40 minutes, per staff. They were placed in an ice bath and put uncovered in the walk-in freezer, reading at 40° when they came out. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24581113

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed : the outside water hose connection lacks a back flow device.

11-27-4

Detail 24581109

Intermediate - 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. Observed : a clean up plan was not available for review. One was emailed.

14-01-5

Detail 24581114

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed : soufflé cups used to dispense/measure crumble cheese.

12B-07-4

Detail 24581115

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : employee drink on a prep table with chopped vegetables. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24581110

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : in the kitchen and dish wash machine area, cracked floor tiles in multiple places.

51-13-4

Detail 24581111

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a choking poster sign. One was emailed.

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-17-4

Detail 24144305

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands for approximately 5 seconds.

35A-02-7

Detail 24144303

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in hallway by bathrooms 2 flies in indoor bar

02C-01-5

Detail 24144301

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta prepped 10/17 see stop sale

01B-24-5

Detail 24144306

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pasta

22-02-4

Detail 24144304

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles soiled in soda guns in bar and soda machine in wait station Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24144302

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by soiled hand towel hampers. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24144300

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in top shelf in walk in cooler.Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23581291

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from ovens in cook line area crab cakes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese stuffed pasta (45F - Cold Holding) operator states items were taken out of walk in cooler at approximately 11am. Operator placed in ice to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23581295

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and dairy products in walk in cooler. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23581296

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle in bar area next to dish machine

12B-07-4

Detail 23581294

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on table in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23581292

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled in cook line area.

08B-17-4

Detail 23581293

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over pizza dough in walk in cooler

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22976398

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen on counter by sautee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: 1 live fly in kitchen Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22976400

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22976399

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sautee Cooks line cooler has lids that are broken and do not stay on properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22973045

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen on counter by sautee Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22973042

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ham marked 7/1 Operator states the ham was sliced today and dated improperly. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22973047

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Chicken and pasta Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22973048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door cooler on sautee side- Cooked Chicken 50 F Pasta 50 F Cooked last night Shelf above sauté station- Two plates of cooked breaded chicken 62F No temperatures were taken today See stop sale Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22973046

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Red sauce 118F operator states it was reheated this morning. Reheated to 177 Meatballs 99 F operator states it was reheated this morning and discarded the meatballs. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22973049

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of both cooks line hand sinks. Pan inside hand sink on cooks line Pizza dough speed rack in front of hand sink in pizza station Laundry bin in front of hand sink in dish area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22973041

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22973044

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front expo hand sink.Operator added soap Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22973043

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sautee Cooks line cooler has lids that are broken and do not stay on properly. Warning

Apr 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22671282

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024

02C-01-5

Detail 22671281

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk, buttermilk and half and half in vertical reach in cooler at front line. Operator dated 2/24. Corrected On-Site

03C-89-4

Detail 22671283

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Par cooked chicken. Operator has decided to fully cook chicken moving forward

10-20-4

Detail 22671280

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Bread warmer drawer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

01B-02-5

Detail 22124939

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (76F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22124930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (76F - Cold Holding)

03F-02-5

Detail 22124936

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. Operator marked items in salad cooler as being prepped at 11am. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22124933

Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator

31A-11-4

Detail 22124927

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand wash sink in cook line area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 22124940

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Dave

53B-01-5

Detail 22124937

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

06-09-1

Detail 22124932

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

50-09-4

Detail 22124941

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted current license. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22124935

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawer cooler in cook line area

10-17-4

Detail 22124928

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In pizza area. Operator removed knives to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22124938

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad reach in cooler. Operator installed thermometer Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22124929

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in cook line area

22-16-4

Detail 22124931

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler in salad prep area

36-27-5

Detail 22124934

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls under dish machine soiled

Jun 7, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22041772

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink in bar area

31B-03-4

Detail 22041771

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front line No soap or paper towels at hand wash sink at cook line across from reach in cooler No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22041769

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 89F after running approximately 2 minutes in bar area

36-06-4

Detail 22041768

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. At cook line. Operator replaced with new cardboard Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22041770

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine area Floor soiled between reach in cooler and prep table in pizza area

Feb 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 21776426

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. Employee washing dishes loaded soiled dishes into dish machine then put clean dishes away without hand wash

50-17-3

Detail 21776428

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/23. Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21776427

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked noodles in walk in cooler

11-27-4

Detail 21776424

Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21776425

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish machine area blocked with trash can. Hand wash sink in cook line area blocked with trash can. Operator moved trash cans. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 21776423

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple safe staff cards are copies

08B-17-4

Detail 21776422

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over oil spread for bread in walk in cooler

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21549669

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass dish machine in bar area 0ppm. Operator primed machine recheck 50ppm Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21549671

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. goat cheese (49F - Cold Holding) recheck 43; blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding) recheck 43F; pizza sauce (54F - Cold Holding) recheck 47F; sausage (48F - Cold Holding) recheck 40F; sausage (46F - Cold Holding) recheck 37F; diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sauteed onions (46F - Cold Holding) recheck 40F; diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) recheck 42F Pizza cooler and salad cooler Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21549670

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Make line cutting boards

31A-11-4

Detail 21549676

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs in hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21549673

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front line Hand wash sink in dish machine area Emailed signs to operator Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 21549675

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior fans have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical glass door cooler next to salad making area

14-12-4

Detail 21549672

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic scoop in bulk flour container containers. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21549674

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop to dry Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21105115

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At dumpster pad Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21105113

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board Yellow cutting board Make line cutting board Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

53B-09-4

Detail 21105116

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of safe staff cards for some employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21105112

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and yellow cutting board Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21105111

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing in disrepair. In kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21105114

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 20

01B-01-4

Detail 21103476

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Artichoke hearts. Operator discarded. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21103477

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitization Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21103490

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2022 operator renewed license during inspection. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21103473

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (50 - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50 - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51 - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21103485

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48 - Cold Holding) recheck 43 ; meatball (46- Cold Holding) recheck 44; sausage (47 - Cold Holding) recheck 43; cappacola (47 - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46 - Cold Holding) Operator placed all items above in ice bath to rapidly cool. Items below were voluntarily discarded by operator. See stop sale. shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (50 - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50 - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51 - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21103487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (100 - Hot Holding); Meatballs (96 - Hot Holding) Operator reheated meatballs. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21103480

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At dumpster pad Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21103483

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board Yellow cutting board Make line cutting board Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21103475

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in pizza making area blocked by cart. Operator moved cart. Corrected On-Site Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 21103488

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator consumer advisory, operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 21103482

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of safe staff cards for some employees Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21103481

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue spray bottle at pizza making station. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21103478

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and yellow cutting board Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21103486

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on dry dish rack. Employee drink on shelf in walk in freezer. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21103471

Basic - Floor tiles missing in disrepair. In kitchen area Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21103479

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21103474

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door salad cooler at front line. Operator placed thermometer in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21103472

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front line Hand wash sink at cook line Hand wash sink in dish machine area Hand wash sink in bar area Operator printed and posted hand wash signs at sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21103484

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters in bar area. Operator cleaned holsters during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21103489

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Romain lettuce stored over cheeses in walk in cooler Warning

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20635530

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

53B-01-5

Detail 20635533

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 20635534

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-02-4

Detail 20635531

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Bake shop area.

22-08-4

Detail 20635532

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20635529

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the serving line