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CONCH IT UP SOUL FOOD

4507 NW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 786 227 7076

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2335255
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Hole in or other damage to wall in ware wash area.
Basic/36-24-5
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4
Observed Floor tiles in ware wash area missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken above krab in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. This served throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell eggs, above krab salad inside reach in cooler by front counter. Operator placed in proper order onsite.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves to dry pots and pans.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on unisex restroom door.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on reach in cooler by front counter.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler by front counter.
Basic/14-33-4
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F- Cold Holding) inside reach in freezer. As per operator, food was being held less than 4 hours. Operator placed food into reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed not enough hot water pressure at handwashing sink inside restroom.
Intermediate/27-19-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips. Exp:06/2024.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing door in unisex restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table. Operator removed beverage from preparation table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling in food preparation with jewelry other than plain ring.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/reach in freezer in disrepair next to kitchen equipment.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair in kitchen area next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-17-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/38-07-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided form to operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink in disrepair next to kitchen equipment. Establishment has another hand sink right next to it.
Basic/29-08-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed one missing faucet in the hand sink located underneath the microwave.
Basic/29-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old debris inside reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored in container of sugar and flour. Manager discarded.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in warewash area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in the upright refrigerator.
High priority/08A-20-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per the manager the conch salad is served raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large container of sugar.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
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. Observed a tilapia filet still in the package the internal temperature was 31°F. The cook cut the bag.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. The cook put up the missing filter.
Basic/14-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer by the triple sink.
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4

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