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CONTESSA

111 NE 41 ST, MIAMI, FL 33137

License #2337455

Quick take

CONTESSA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 24 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 18 of them so far.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 17, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspector notes
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: vodka sauce (70F - Cold Holding); marinara (71F - Cold Holding). As per chef, less than 2 hours. Inspector instructed items to be placed on ice.
  • [12A-25-4] Observed employee rub sweat off face with shoulder and continue at cook line. Inspector spoke to cook about proper handwashing techniques, cook washed hands.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation.
  • [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter, no breaker.
  • [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed main dish machine exterior soiled.
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in ice machine.
  • [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment using mussels for stock to make specific dish on menu, tags not written with last day of sale of sauce. Inspector went over process of tag keeping with chef.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored on hand sink in bar. Operator removed tray during inspection.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler next to stand mixer: eggs over cream sauce. Observed raw meat all mixture over cooked potato in walk in cooler. Operator corrected order during inspection.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed charging card on dry rack above garlic.
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across hand sink on cook line.
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