SNAPPERS FISH & CHICKEN
13565 NW 27 AVE, Opa-Locka FL 33054 · 305.878.2411
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Rice and conch salad, held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door and handle soiled.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw conch on the floor inside walk the walk in freezer. PIC placed it on the shelf.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled. Ice machine exterior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled. Shelf under preparation table rusted and soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside the restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for morel than 24/hrs inside reach cooler without date marked.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box with chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris inside oven,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on the shelf under the preparation table in kitchen area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in colors soiled by cooking equipments.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked white rice food items ins the walk in's cooler.
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked white rice held for more than 24/hrs without date inside walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups without handles inside the seasoning container. Manager removed them.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on the shelf under the preparation table in kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor under cooking equipments and shelves in kitchen area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in colors soiled by cooking equipments.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked white rice food items ins the walk in's cooler.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with conch on the floor inside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand washing sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for more than 24/hrs inside walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.grease under equipments.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. Employee put it on the shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 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. Poster was provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, coleslaw, sauce and conch salad held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under shelves.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle by back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign on hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents-dusty.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground by grease receptacle by back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish inside walk-in cooler. Advised chef, he separated them.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled. Advised manager, he corrected it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and diced tomatoes held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents-dusty.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground by grease receptacle by back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter
Open dumpster lid.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet doesn't flush properly in one of the restrooms.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Poster was provided 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. Form was provided to operator
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Open dumpster lid.
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