HEADS OR TAILS SEAFOOD
3621 NW 54 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 305-634-2581
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish bin the reach in cooler by the back door. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket onsite.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board. Operator had it replaced with a clean one onsite.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned onsite.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler handle in kitchen prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on walk in cooler door.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on the red beans container.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair above front entrance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching the black beans. Operator lifted the handle onsite.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in reach in cooler by prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed by the cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with liquid/sauces and no labels in the kitchen area.
Jan 9, 2025□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water of 86F at he cookline, operator removed.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Diana Perez expired 10/24/24 certificate.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple cell phones on top of prep tables in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers throughout the establishment.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed Observed minutas (68F - Cold Holding) stored under the steam table for less than 3 hours, operator placed item back into reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed a cook drink from her water bottle with gloves on and continued working serving food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the cooked rice at the steam table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container labeled salt on the floor in dry storage room. The manager moved it to a shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several severing spoons in a water temperature of 83°F. The cook poured out the water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed the towel.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and outside bar area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in a reach in cooler at the front counter. The cook removed it.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish bin the reach in cooler by the back door. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding) in the drink cooler at the front entrance. As per the manager the items were placed in the cooler approximately 2 hours ago. The manager moved the items to an upright freezer for a quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal tray on top of the sink. The manager moved the tray.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters on the menu not identified as raw.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers on the walk-in cooler floor. The manager put the the container on milk crates.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the fish prep area and the cook line. The manager found a sign and put at the fish preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed the hood vents soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle in the upright freezer. The manager discarded it.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed the upright cooler gasket torn at the cook line entrance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar by the coffee machine not labeled.
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