SOUTH DADE FISH RESTAURANT
22153 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33170 · 786-975-6665
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies above hand sink at fish market side of establishment. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area at front counter. Observed 1 live fly in warewash area. Observed 10 live flies in mop sink area.
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026009021 | Feb 5, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of fabuloso stored with to go pan at front counter.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Coached operator.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date not marked on tags. Coach operator
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk opened for more than 2 days not date marked.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed near triple sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where seasonings are stored. Observed rust on prep table.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front counter handwash sink working metal containers of floor exposed to splash.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer in the dining area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter oven door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent via email to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at front counter reach in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter handwash sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in sink; not in use.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at front counter.
Oct 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies above hand sink at fish market side of establishment. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area at front counter. Observed 1 live fly in warewash area. Observed 10 live flies in mop sink area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date of sake not marked on tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where cooking equipment is stored above microwave. Observed soiled prep table.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where seasonings are stored. Observed rust on prep table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled exterior of microwave.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on display at fish counter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in fish cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed fish scales on floor outside of warewash area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind hand sink at fish market.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice on chest freezers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not onsite.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at front counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Observed soiled walls and fish scales n walks in fish market area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in sink; not in use.
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies above hand sink at fish market side of establishment. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area at front counter. Observed 1 live fly in warewash area. Observed 10 live flies in mop sink area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored above unwashed vegetables in walk in.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above corn tortillas in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 packages of crab fully thawed in ROP. Observed 10 filets of salmon completely thawed in ROP.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date of sake not marked on tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where cooking equipment is stored above microwave. Observed soiled prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sheet tray stored on hand sink in warewash.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where seasonings are stored. Observed rust on prep table.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 47 dead flies on sticky tape; located above hand and triple sink in warewash area. Observed 15 dead flies on tape in mop sink area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled exterior of microwave.
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 5 packages of crab fully thawed in ROP. Observed 10 filets of salmon completely thawed in ROP.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on display at fish counter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in fish cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed fish scales on floor outside of warewash area.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 3 fly traps in warewash area; above triple sink and hand sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind hand sink at fish market.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice on chest freezers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not onsite.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at front counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Observed soiled walls and fish scales n walks in fish market area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in sink; not in use.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at +/- 5 ppm at the front counter.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed his cell phone from preparation table and failed to wash hands before handled clean equipment.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cabbage salad inside the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above carrots and potatoes inside the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp empanada (111 F - Hot Holding) at the hot box at the front counter. As per employee food was placed at 10:30 am.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed fish stored in the reach in cooler at the front still frozen date marked on 1/16.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seafood soup not date marked inside the walk in cooler. As per manager over 24 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board not longer cleanable at the kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 thermos stored in preparation table in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door at the fish place.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with pork stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle at the front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 opened cans stored inside the reach in cooler at the front counter. Operator discarded them.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Observed a bucket with pork not covered inside the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish in standing water inside the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how to thaw the food properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the floor of the kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table in the kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled at the front counter.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lasagna (49 F - Cold Holding); rice (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per employee foods were placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna (49 F - Cold Holding); rice (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per employee foods were placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form was provided and displaced.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 plastic containers used as scoop stored inside the flour and the rice. Operator removed them.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has 20 seats but it's licensed is for 0 Unit. Form was provided to operator to make changes.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door of the fish store.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at the front.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ices coop stored on top of the ice machine. Operator washed it and placed in a metal container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the fish store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front counter.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not identified.
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