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SNAPPER FISH AND CHICKEN

5330 NW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 305.691.8540

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2325388
Grade history
JUN 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over snapper fish in reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator placed them in proper holding location.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on no hand wash. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands on site.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed flour on door handles of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned onsite.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned onsite.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over snapper fish in reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator placed them in proper holding location.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in women's restroom with no cover.
Basic/32-12-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator had employee clean it immediately.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler next to cook line.
Basic/14-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet in handwash sink next to 3compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 21, 2024Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles containing degreaser and glass cleaner not labeled in back chemical storage area. Operator labeled immediately.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer located outside of establishment with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down immediately.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed Ice buildup in walk in freezer unit located outside.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the triple sink. The manager installed a vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the sanitizer bucket with chlorine at 500 ppm. The manager poured out the liquid rinsed out the towels and filled with quaternary at 300 ppms.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute soiled. The manager removed and washed, rinsed,and sanitized the chute.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4

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.