FRESH CATCH FISH & CHICKEN
19866 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33056 · 305-705-3692
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded hanging on soda rack. Employee removed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on display.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior both coolers across cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above triple sink.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed men's bathroom with no handwashing sign. Operator placed a new sign.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the 3 compartment sink.
Observed standing water in bottom of the 3 door reach-in-cooler.
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mohammad Alfaqyat expired certificate 1/18/25.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the 3 compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from 10/1/2023.
Food stored on floor. Observed conch fritters stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Observed standing water in bottom of the 3 door reach-in-cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor with old food debris under the shelves.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator placed item back inside walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new roll.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the warewashing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license 10/1/23 posted.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some flour containers with no name labels.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: cooked rice not date marked, as per operator, cooked 2 days ago.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Ware wash area, 2 tanks not secured.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Emailed form to operator.
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 form to operator.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed trays on top of reach in cooler not inverted. Operator stored properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed lemon pepper and salt shaker at the kitchen line with no name label.
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.