BUBBYS FISH N CHIPS
1129 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162
Last inspected Aug 12, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in the dry storage area: 120+ rodent droppings on the top of table by 2 bags of rice with gnawed corners.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023052711 | Sep 14, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food container lids soiled in the reach in cooler. Employee changed containers.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour and panko crumbs with no name label.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed 2 door reach in cooler with soiled door handles. Employee cleaned during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Employee cleaned during the inspection.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior in the back with old food debris.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Magdalie expired on 11/1/24.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers door handles soiled with food debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed potatoes container cracked by the prep station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and bread crumb containers with no name label. Operator placed names.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of rolling cart in the kitchen for less than 2 hours, operator decided to start cooling down and placed inside reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fries cutter in the kitchen with food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour and panko crumbs containers with no name label. Operator placed names on the container.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware how to calibrate a thermometer. Educated operator.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed sanitation bucket stored on top of stove, advise operator to place bucket away from food. Operator stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of flip top reach in cooler soiled. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the exit of the kitchen to storage area. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in direct contact with a Home Depot orange container in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in freezer in the back storage room.
Food stored on floor. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor by the kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets reach in cooler in the kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer in the back with shelves rusted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed metal trays and plastic lids not stored inverted on the shelves in the back storage room. Operator stored properly.
Sep 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (73F - ambient temperature ) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen and raw shell eggs (56F - Ambient Temperature) in the reach in cooler in the back prep area. As per operator, all food stored inside the reach in coolers overnight.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish (53F - Cooling); cod fish (56F - Cold Holding); salmon (60F - Cold Holding); silver reach in cooler: butter (63F - Cold Holding); front counter reach in cooler: cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cooling); butter (52F - Cold Holding) Observed tuna prepped on 8/29 (62F - Cold Holding) in the silver reach in cooler in the back and salmon prepared on 8/28 (43F - Cold Holding) in the 2 door reach in cooler by the kitchen. Advised operator to discard items. As per operator, all food stored inside the reach in coolers overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (53F - Cooling); cod fish (56F - Cold Holding); salmon (60F - Cold Holding); silver reach in cooler: butter (63F - Cold Holding); 2 door reach in cooler in the kitchen: prepped salmon on 9/5 (42F - Cold Holding); front counter reach in cooler: cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cooling); butter (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food stored inside the reach in coolers overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 fries cutter with old food debris. As per operator, cut fries 2 days ago. All food storage containers soiled.
Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Midlene Samuel with expired food training 2/21/23.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and broken ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with ambient temperature of 58F, 2 door reach in cooler in the back with ambient temperature of 60F, white reach in cooler with ambient temperature at 50F, and first reach in cooler by the back prep area with ambient temperature of 57F.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the three compartment sink, hand washing sign faded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of the reach in cooler and reach in freezer with accumulated old food.
Observed 2 door reach-in cooler shelves and first reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface located in the back prep area.
Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on all equipment door handles.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 31 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority7 Intermediate18 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna prepped on 8/29 in the silver reach in cooler in the back and salmon prepared on 8/28 in the 2 door reach in cooler by the kitchen. Advised operator to discard items.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in the dry storage area: 120+ rodent droppings on the top of table by 2 bags of rice, cases of sweet potatoes, cooking oil, and bags of onions, on the same table: 20+ rodent droppings on the bottom shelf nearby cases of cooking oil, paper storage shelf: 30+ rodent droppings on paper bags, 50+ rodent droppings on the floor underneath the paper storage shelf, 20+ rodent droppings underneath the mop sink nearby the cookline, and in the dry storage area: 30+ rodent droppings alongside the walls and behind 2 stand up reach in coolers.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (73F - ambient temperature ) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen and raw shell eggs (56F - Ambient Temperature) in the reach in cooler in the back prep area. As per operator, all food stored inside the reach in coolers overnight.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in the dry storage area: 120+ rodent droppings on the top of table by 2 bags of rice with gnawed corners.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish (53F - Cooling); cod fish (56F - Cold Holding); salmon (60F - Cold Holding); silver reach in cooler: butter (63F - Cold Holding); front counter reach in cooler: cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cooling); butter (52F - Cold Holding) Observed tuna prepped on 8/29 (62F - Cold Holding) in the silver reach in cooler in the back and salmon prepared on 8/28 (43F - Cold Holding) in the 2 door reach in cooler by the kitchen. Advised operator to discard items. As per operator, all food stored inside the reach in coolers overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (53F - Cooling); cod fish (56F - Cold Holding); salmon (60F - Cold Holding); silver reach in cooler: butter (63F - Cold Holding); 2 door reach in cooler in the kitchen: prepped salmon on 9/5 (42F - Cold Holding); front counter reach in cooler: cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cooling); butter (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food stored inside the reach in coolers overnight.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 fries cutter with old food debris. As per operator, cut fries 2 days ago. All food storage containers soiled.
Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Operator requested for the inspector to leave the premises and refused to have the employees in the location to sign the paper work and inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator.
Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Midlene Samuel with expired food training 2/21/23.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and broken ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach by the hand washing sink by the front counter. Observed 1 dead roach by the drain in between the kitchen and the back prep area, 1 dead roach on the floor by the hand washing sink by the front counter, and 1 dead roach by the mop sink in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with ambient temperature of 58F, 2 door reach in cooler in the back with ambient temperature of 60F, white reach in cooler with ambient temperature at 50F, and first reach in cooler by the back prep area with ambient temperature of 57F.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of onions stored on the floor in the back storage area.
Heavily soiled paper used to line food-contact shelves by the mixer and bottom shelf with the food storage containers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under the hand washing sink in the bathroom closest to the back door.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the three compartment sink, hand washing sign faded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of the reach in cooler and reach in freezer with accumulated old food.
Observed 2 door reach-in cooler shelves and first reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface located in the back prep area.
Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on all equipment door handles.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any of 3 reach in coolers.
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed standing water in bottom of 2 reach-in-cooler in the back prep area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter: cases of plastic spoons and forks pastored on the floor. Back storage area and front counter: pizza boxes stored on the floor. Also observed single service bags stored improperly. Advised operator to discard.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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