A FISH CALLED AVALON
700 Ocean Drive
Miami, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
0
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled.
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the operator only has chlorine test strips.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters and sesame seared Ahi tuna on the dinner menu. As per the manager those items are served raw. The manager printed new menus with an asterisk next to those items during the inspection.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag not marked with last date of use. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Oyster tag not marked with last date of use. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filters with no service dates at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed filters with no service dates at preparation area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled at kitchen area.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on flat metal pans at dry storage area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in standing water at 103F at cook line. Chef moved container to top of grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at bathroom used by staff.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
- 05-09-4:Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not quaternary test strips. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic of tomato sauce on floor at walk-in cooler. Container was removed off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler at preparation area. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Observed accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed plastic water bottle inside reach-in cooler at preparation area. Bottle was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license on October 1, 2023. Admin Complaint
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag not marked with last date of use. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements via email. Warning
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided manager with oyster consumer advisory. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical bottles by leaning cart used at restaurant with no labels. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filters with no service dates at preparation area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/21/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 532-1727
Website: http://afishcalledavalon.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(1,411 reviews)Price Level
$$$
Opening Hours
Monday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:5:30 – 11:00 PM
Friday:5:30 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:5:30 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025