Name: SNAPPERS FISH & CHICKEN
Address: 17990 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, 33056, US
Rating: 1.9

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13555113

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10904118

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
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 50F. Warning
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 grouper and snapper in reduced oxygen packaging with warning label not taken out of the bag. Stop sale. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed steam table in poor repair. Warning
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of 3 door reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors under fryers heavily soiled with grease. Observed floors heavily soiled by the front windows. Repeat Violation Warning
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 tilapia in the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed grouper and snapper in reduced oxygen packaging with warning label not taken out of the bag. Stop sale. Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn (99F - Hot Holding) for more than 2 hours, as per operator. Unit does not work properly. Item was discarded. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); seafood rice (50F - Cold Holding); snapper (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale. Warning
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); seafood rice (50F - Cold Holding); snapper (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale. Warning
03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed corn (99F - Hot Holding) for more than 2 hours, as per operator. Unit does not work properly. Item was discarded. Warning
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 tilapia (98F - Hot Holding); chicken tender (101F - Hot Holding) stored by the fryers as per operator, cooked 2 hours ago. Operator reheated items. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the kitchen handwashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the kitchen handwashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By the warewashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817925

36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed hood system with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801323

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. Warning
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the warewashing area. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Warning
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings thawing in room temperature. Warning
36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire kitchen. Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed conch salad (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window over night. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch salad (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window over night. Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tilapia (110F - Hot Holding); shrimp (127F - Hot Holding) Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed steam table exterior soiled. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning
27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler door handles soiled. Repeat Violation
36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the kitchen. Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen Hand washing sink soiled. Repeat Violation
14-09-4:Basic - Observed all cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
22-16-4:Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw catfish over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
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 tilapia filet (112F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the fryers for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator reheated tilapia filet (180F - Reheating).
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed storage containers soiled by the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the warewashing station. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.
14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple storage containers cracked in the warehouse washing area.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all dry storage shelves rusted on top of 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple bags of chicken wings thawing in the 3 compartment sink in standing water.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and chicken seasoning with no name label on the containers.
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over tilapia in the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch salad (51F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for 2 days, as per operator. Operator discarded item.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed flour containers are soiled. Repeat Violation
02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad on the online menu not being identified as raw.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
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 establishment selling raw conch salad with no consumer advisory in the online menu or at the store. Provided form to operator. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - AC vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: AC vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining pallets of takeout containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed cardboard lining pallets of takeout containers. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located under kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Located under kitchen equipment. **Time Extended**
14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in prep area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment with grease buildup and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed kitchen equipment with grease buildup and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Reach-in cooler and freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Time Extended**
36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust buildup. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and seasoning removed from their original container placed in plastic bins and not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed flour and seasoning removed from their original container placed in plastic bins and not labeled. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw tilapia. Located in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw tilapia. Located in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379264

36-34-5:Basic - AC vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining pallets of takeout containers. Warning
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located under kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in cooler. Warning
38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in prep area. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment with grease buildup and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Warning
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Warning
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust buildup. Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and seasoning removed from their original container placed in plastic bins and not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed come from outside and began working without washing hands. Warning
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 being stored on top of raw tilapia. Located in reach in cooler. Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bowl being stored in hand washing sink. Warning
53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Observed 4 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager available. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8308246

36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling located above preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-03: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed hole in the ceiling located above preparation table. **Time Extended**
14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-03: At the time of the callback inspection observed shelves rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

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Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

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Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

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Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

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