GOLDEN RULE SEAFOOD
17505 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
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DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 28 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. During the inspection observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on the floor underneath a small steam table located next to the flat grill in the kitchen, in the reach in cooler next to the flat grill located in the kitchen observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling between the reach in cooler door hinge and gasket.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023064857 | Dec 5, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
| 1--2021036226 | Aug 3, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed 2 ice machines by the fish department.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn by the walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door by the ice machines.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the fish department.
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at preparation area at kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust at the walk in cooler by the fish department.
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (45 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45 F - Cold Holding); conch (45 F - Cold Holding); lobster salad (44 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45 F - Cold Holding); beans (44 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager food was placed yesterday night and Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (45 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45 F - Cold Holding); conch (45 F - Cold Holding); lobster salad (44 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45 F - Cold Holding); beans (44 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager food was placed yesterday night and Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour. Stop sale was issued.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed 2 ice machines by the fish department.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards no longer cleanable. Manager discarded them.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside the walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored above customer food inside the walk in cooler. Manager removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn by the walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door by the ice machines.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the fish department.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at preparation area at kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust at the walk in cooler by the fish department.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under the hand wash sink at the bar.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate14 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 mango slow salad dated 12/09 on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 thawed tuna inside ROP bag at walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also observed Oyster (46 F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg Wash (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Operator placed with ice to cool it down properly. Also observed Crab (51F - Cold Holding); Crab (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator removed it and stored inside walk in cooler to cool it down properly. Also observed Oyster (46 F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen next to walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in front of ice machine at preparation area. Also observed missing tile above beer walk in cooler.
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 thawed tuna inside ROP bag at walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food items stored next to establishment food inside walk in freezer at fish preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door at preparation area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed all around kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris. Employee clean floor during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed next to the wall at walk in freezer. Also observed inside chest freezer at cook line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf rusty next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler. Also observed standing water inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at preparation area at kitchen area.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed 3 clean plastic containers broken on shelf next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko bread container with not labeled on it. Operator labeled it during inspection.
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing multi surface cleaner with no label at the chemical storage area. Operator labeled immediately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bin of seafood mix at the reach in cooler located across the cook line. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent located at the main cook line soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed Immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters located at the cook line soiled.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cups stored inside HWS by entrance of kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by walk in cooler soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by dishwasher reach in cooler area.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb connection with splitter and not vacuum breaker installed under preparation sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in cooler handle soiled,Also hot box handle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front walk in cooler freezer entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area over soup station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at preparation area, cooking line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scooper handle inside ceviche container at walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded the ceviche.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at units at preparation area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table next to walk in cooler entrance and all throughout kitchen area.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep table next to the fryers cooked rice (60 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour. Employee placed food in the reach in cooler to rapidly cool.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 raw fish not removed from packaged in the walk in cooler, as per manager just brought out less than 2 hours ago. Employee removed all fish from package on site.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled at cook line.
Nov 15, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled, observed bottom part of most preparation tables soiled with old food and grease accumulated, observed food container exterior soiled stored under preparation table next to the walk in cooler, observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor coming off, disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall between ice machine heavy soiled.
Nov 14, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid for license on site.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw ceviches stored over pico de gallo.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. During the inspection observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on the floor underneath a small steam table located next to the flat grill in the kitchen, in the reach in cooler next to the flat grill located in the kitchen observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling between the reach in cooler door hinge and gasket.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler located in front of the oven in the cook line observed cooked pasta (67F - Cold Holding); scallops (43F - Cold Holding); mahi fish (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (57F - Cold Holding); as per chef for less than 4 hours, chef transferred all food products from this unit to the walk in cooler on site.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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 can opener soiled, observed interior of all reach in coolers soiled with old food and grease accumulation, observed interior of oven and microwave soiled, located in the cook line.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled, observed bottom part of most preparation tables soiled with old food and grease accumulated, observed food container exterior soiled stored under preparation table next to the walk in cooler, observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored on top of ice machine no inverted.
Dead roaches on premises. During the inspection observed 2 dead roaches on the floor behind the ice machine, observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under the reach in cooler in front of the three compartment sink, observed one dead roach on bottom outside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line near the flat grill, observed one dead plastered to the leg of a small serving cart located next to the reach in cooler by the grill in the kitchen, observed 2 dead roaches inside a cooling device controller on the hanged on the wall by the kitchen door exit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer/cooler floor soiled with old grease and food residue in the floor under most cooking and storage equipments.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor coming off, disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. WIF located in the fish market area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, located across walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall between ice machine heavy soiled.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Wet whipping cloth stored on preparation tables all trough the kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled, reach in cooler located in front of the walk in cooler.
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.