MOBYS FISH & CHICKEN
3356 S UNIVERSITY DR, Miramar FL 33025 · 954.437.0764
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 29 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing areas.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023055400 | Sep 27, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2016056699 | Dec 8, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | $800 |
| 2--2016049423 | Oct 22, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed food prepared in dirty fryers
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over Fish in Walk In Cooler
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to mop sink used to store utensils.
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf above prep table
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease under fryers
Food stored on floor. Observed carton box containing eggs stored on Walk In Cooler Floor
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from faucet. Faucet at handwash sink next to Fire epExtinguisher
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed spray bottles with cleaning chemicals stored on shelf next to single use cups. Operator removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food equipment stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed
No soap provided at handwash sink at prep area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen not labeled.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on chest freezer and cooking equipment.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing system at handwashing sink in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food debris on walls and floor throughout establishment.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -Observed raw fish and shrimp stored over canned drinks and bottle water in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink at front line.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator replenished.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024 Operator renew his license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed no time mark on cooked chicken wings at cookline held using time as a public health control. Per operator, wings transfer to cookline 45 minutes prior to inspection. Operator correctly time marked.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no backflow preventer on a hose Bibb next to 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed sanitized bucket stored inside hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing areas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings cold held in walk in cooler at 50F. Per operator, chicken cooked and stored in unit from yesterday. Chicken wings didn't removed from cooler since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings cold held in walk in cooler at 50F. Per operator, chicken cooked and stored in unit from yesterday. Chicken wings didn't removed from cooler since. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in handwashing sink at dishwashing area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification with Florida restaurant and lodging association expired on 09/01/2022.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residues built up on Atosa refrigerator gaskets. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment's at cookline.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable Odors in dishwashing area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup in Atosa refrigerator.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with flour in storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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 food manager certification expired on 10/23/2022
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed employee training certification with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired on 9/1/2022
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed heavy grease buildup on cooking equipment.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 5 live flying insects landing on clean food containers in dishwashing area.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -Observed case with raw shell eggs stored over drinking water in walk-in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked eggs stored in tray at walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibbs next to 3 compartment sink.
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 food manager certification expired on 10/23/2022
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at cookline.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed no soap at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed employee training certification with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired on 9/1/2022
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Observed flies sticky tapes hanging in dishwashing areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed heavy grease buildup on cooking equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside lower reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with lemon pepper seasoning stored in dry storage area. Operator covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed an spray bottle with chemical chemical stored next to clean food containers. Operator removed and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Observed no vacuum breaker on 2 hose bibbs next to 3 compartment sink.
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 food manager certification expired on 10/23/2022.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed employees training certification expired on 09/1/2022.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical next to mop sink.
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed approximately 10 live flying insects landing on clean food containers in dishwashing area, approximately 15 live flying insects landing on takeout containers in dry storage areas. No door or barriers between cookline, dishwashing area and dry storage areas, 3 live flying insects landing on walls in cookline.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken gizzards (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); whole milk (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in unit from yesterday, not item removed from unit today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken gizzards (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); whole milk (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in unit from yesterday, not item removed from unit today. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed an spray bottle with chemical chemical stored next to clean food containers. Operator removed and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Observed no vacuum breaker on 2 hose bibbs next to 3 compartment sink.
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. A poster has been given to the operator.
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 food manager certification expired on 10/23/2022.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside handwash sink in kitchen area.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed employees training certification expired on 09/1/2022.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical next to mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 47°F. Door bottom rotten out..
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed floor underneath cooking equipment soiled with heavy grease.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food item stored on walk-in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed heavy grease buildup on deep fryers.
Old food stuck to clean dishware in dishwashing areas.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed heavy old food residue buildup inside lower reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. -Observed cases with precooked crabs stored in walk-in freezer not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original containers not identified by common names.
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