CONCH TOWN USA
3637 NW 17AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 305-635-8274
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw fish stored plantains peppers and broccoli mix on shelf in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5 holes in ceiling around storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelf in kitchen wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of coolers soiled with old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with sauces at front counter not labeled.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee change gloves no hand wash. Coached employee on proper glove changing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink. Operator removed onsite.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap onsite.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in cooler soiled.
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. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of the rear exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw conch not date marked inside reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine.
Bathroom door in disrepair. Observed employee restroom door in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling at dry storage area. Observed ceiling paint damaged throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed License which expired October 1, 2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards in prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of both rear exit doors, kitchen and dry storage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the entrance of employee restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair throughout establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall inside employee restroom behind toilet seat. Observed hole above hood system. Observed hole to the right of walk in cooler/freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cook line soiled. Observed soiled gaskets inside reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler by dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw conch, cooked rice and raw chicken wings prepared more than 24 hours ago.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bathroom door in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In the bathroom and on top of hood system.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed restroom door in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near fryers in kitchen with accumulation of grease.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under front sink in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease at cookline. Observed hand sink at front service area soiled.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of stove facing fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -green hose on rear of building
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Damian, only food handler besides certified food managers, has been employed more than 60 days
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No copy of latest inspection report available. -operator received via email during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of stove facing fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in triple sink, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled, retested 100ppm
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
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.
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. The manager put an asterisk on the menus with a marker.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed behind the ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to the fryers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole next to the ice machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager invert the scoop.
Nov 1, 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.