COD SEAFOOD & GRILL
5881 NW 37 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 305-634-7355
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
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Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it onsite.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle on reach in cooler door. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and ceiling vents throughout the lobby area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the front counter by seafood display area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to the restrooms.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid onsite.
Nov 4, 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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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Kitchen: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the seafood display area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen handwashing sink.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, without washing hands. Observed at the front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in the ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the corner of the cook line.
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Form provided via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon and ice in hand washing sink in the kitchen. The cook removed the items and cleaned the 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. Form provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The cook put the container on a shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the preparation area. The cook removed the towel.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.