CONTESSA

dba PARADISE PLAZA RESTAURANT LLC

About this restaurant

Contessa is a Northern Italian restaurant operated by Major Food Group, located in Miami's Design District with 215 seats across two floors. The establishment serves lunch Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and dinner Sunday to Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reviews describe the restaurant as offering a glamorous dining experience inspired by Lake Como and Italian resorts.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
111 NE 41 ST
MIAMI, FL 33137
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Holmes (code 30)
Seating
215 seats

License

License Number
SEA2337455
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 17, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10 ×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×4
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 13609054 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jan 8, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V10 ×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 10940369 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food