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CAPTAIN FISH & CHICKEN

Based on 7 health inspections, CAPTAIN FISH & CHICKEN in MIAMI GARDENS has earned a 1.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

19747 NW 37 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/19/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13501560

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 9 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled next to cook line.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage near back door.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with ambient temperature 50F.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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 raw snapper completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back door.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris and grease buildup underneath cook line.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of seasoning with handle in contact with product.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen stored on top of paper towel dispenser at hand sink.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw snapper completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator products were taken from walk in cooler and placed inside reach in cooler one hour prior to inspection. Operator took products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen area.
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment utilizing bleach for sanitizer. As per operator they ran out of bleach. Operator purchased bleach during inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/22/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10935547

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with dust in the back storage area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in fliptop reach in cooler soiled.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad stored in the walk in cooler since 3 days ago, as per operator with no date label.

2/19/2025· 1y 1mo ago

2 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Operator placed filter back. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken gizzards over raw Shrimp in the reach in cooler, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the front t counter. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad and Cole slaw prepared 3 days ago with no date label.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed front counter handwashing sink with no hot water. Hot water valve is turned off.

10/1/2024· 1y 6mo ago

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on the floor of the kitchen. Observed chicken wings stored in the walk in freezer floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (56F - Cold Holding) placed in the kitchen less than 1 hour ago, as per operator. Item was placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (89F - Hot Holding) less than 1 hour ago, as per operator. Operator reheated chicken wings (173F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad prepared 6 days ago with no date label in the walk in cooler.

4/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8661462

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed chicken wings (50F-53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed chicken wings (50F-53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. Observed shrimp (26F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (40F - Cold Holding); tilapia (Frozen) stored inside the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

4/25/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8609532

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 int, 2 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling tile by the mop sink.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F, advised operator to open walk in freezer door to let the cold air inside until unit is fixed.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken over marinated raw shrimp stored inside the reach in cooler in front of the fryers. Operator stored properly during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Nezam Saleh expired certificate on 4/24/24.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the women's bathroom hand drying device not working properly. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the women's bathroom, operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw conch salad at the front counter with no consumer advisory. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/9/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8369167

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in front of of the cook line.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10/01/23 Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: conch salad and Cole slaw not date marked. As per operator, prepared two days again. Operator place the labels on the containers. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(869 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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Wheelchair Accessible
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