WORLD FAMOUS RIB SHACK & SEAFOOD
7506 NW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33147
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
May 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification expired. 01-04-26.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to front kitchen door. Employee provided during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside reach in cooler at cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris and standing water. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee removed and cleaned during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with fish flour seasoning not labeled under preparation table. Employee labeled during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed small hole inside walk in cooler. Manager covered hole with aluminum foil during inspection, called service company to be fixed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dark substance in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink at preparation table next to condiments, employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed metal preparation table with rust and small home next to frying station. Employee covered with aluminum foil during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed white bucket with sugar being stored on the floor n fry storage area. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs being stored on top fry station, employee removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in preparation area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty ceiling at kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door broken at front counter area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above preparation tables lights no shields.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cleaning cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between uses top of table at kitchen.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Employee washed properly during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink next to reach in cooler, employee provided during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hot holding box door handle soiled with food debris next to reach in cooler. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal open water bottle on top preparation table across next to hot holding box in kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with rice being stored on the floor across from preparation table in kitchen area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an opener soiled on preparation table across from oven.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go cups and ice inside handwashing sink at front counter. Employee removed and cleaned sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed metal containers with cooked collard greens at walk in freezer not date marked. Employee date marked product during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dark substance on top door at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with groove marks next to reach in cooler at kitchen line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across front oven.
Food stored on floor. Observed box raw pork being stored on the floor at walk in cooler, employee removed and stored properly.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of juice dispenser next handwashing sink at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door handles at reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from preparation table in kitchen area.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door torn at back door of kitchen area.
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad no identified on the menu as a raw item.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on front handwashing sink, manager provided.
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 all food handlers certificates expired 01-04-2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved Cutting boards. Manager discarded cutting boards and replaced them at time of inspection.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of preparation table across cook line. Also personal key chain on top prep table across from kitchen line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack metal containers wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves under preparation tables, gaskets torn in reach in coolers at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager stored product properly. Also observed bag of onions being stored on the floor inside back dry storage container.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing the shields above preparation table on kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on top of tables at front counter and kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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 thawed raw kingfish and raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (66F - Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee to increase size of surrounding container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey wings (119F - Hot Holding); macaroni and cheese (118F - Hot Holding) at hot holding box at cook line. As per operator, for approximately 1 hour.
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. Provided written procedures via email to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris at dry storage shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreements and some employees reviewed and signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled with accumulated grease.
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 thawed raw kingfish and raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Coached operator and employee on proper procedures.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor at storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mixer guard soiled with old food debris. Observed ceiling fans soiled with accumulated dust at cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service trays stored on floor at storage room.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dry storage room.
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.