BAHAMAS FISH MARKET AND RESTAURANT #2 LLC

BAHAMAS FISH MARKET AND RESTAURANT #2 LLC in MIAMI has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

13399 SW 42 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929018

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the reach in freezer near walk in cooler.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on the reach in coolers in front and kitchen area, oven, walk in cooler and walk in freezer and oven handle.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stain on ceiling tile above walk-in in freezer.
  • 24-03-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed a metal cup soiled with burnt rice stored next to clean metal food pans on shelving unit for clean pans.
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean glasses stored next to hand wash sink not protected from splash and cross contamination. Operator removed glasses. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting board and clean dishes stored on the floor next to employee storing table. Per operator, they are to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean glasses stored next to hand wash sink not protected from splash and cross contamination.
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean metal food pans stored on dirty shelving racks, .
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed sliding door of reach-in cooler in disrepair in the front area and the reach in freezer lid in disrepair in the back area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on the preparation tables through out the kitchen and preparation areas no longer cleanable and stained soiled.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee apron stored in a dry storage trolley where tortilla chips are stored.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while preparing and handling beverages.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hair restraint while handling food. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed condensation on the glass walls of reach in coolers in the front area. Also handle for lid of reach in freezer in disrepair. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled with grease and old food debris on the floor around and behind stove area; old food debris and soiled floors through out kitchen area, food storage and food preparation area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen, food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas and front areas. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a basket of limes stored on the floor in front area. Operator placed limes on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls in disrepair, through out the kitchen area, next to walk-in freezer and above sink in employee bathroom.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, reach in cooler vents in front area and extreme amount of ice on the floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on garbage bin. Operator took away for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 in flour container not above food.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the inside panel of the door of walk in freezer in disrepair, exposing insulation.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of oven and door gaskets of reach in coolers, reach in freezers, and walk in cooler and freezer.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Observed accumulation of debris and mold like substance on exterior of dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, front and warewashing areas.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen, storage, warewashing and food preparation areas. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - Observed in-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Observed interior of oven has accumulation of black substance, grease and food debris.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Observed missing floor grouting in kitchen, food preparation, food storage, ware-washing areas and in the employee bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in employee bathroom and at the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink in the front area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Observed wet mop in food preparation area not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses but stored on preparation tables through out kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of doors and interior soiled of reach in coolers in the front area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of ham and cheese not covered in the reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 10 pieces of fish thawed and no longer frozen kept in ROP bag inside walk cooler. Stop sale was issued.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen warewashing, food storage, food preparation areas above handwashing sink.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe of hand wash sink located in kitchen area and leaking pipe under the 3 compartment sink where walk in freezer is located.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no identifying label at the front counter. Sugar was labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 92°F in kitchen area.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bib in food preparation area near 3 compartment sink and walk ins.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the posted license expired on Oct. 1, 2025. Operator was able to pay fee and provided proof during the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in the kitchen area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above milk in the reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above oysters in the walk in cooler.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 pieces of fish thawed and no longer frozen kept in ROP bag inside walk cooler. Stop Sale issued.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of raid on top of prep table in kitchen area. Operator took the spray away. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed tag was removed from one bag of oysters in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the tag inside the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, stained cutting boards through out kitchen area, metal shelving unit housing clean metal food containers/clean pots and the meat grinder.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelving units where clean food metal containers are stored and the shelf under prep table where clean pots and pans are stored.
  • 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 cooked fish and cooked rice and beans with no date marked. Per operator, fish was cooked on Sunday and rice and beans was cooked on Monday. Operator date marked the food. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair protection.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic buckets with cut onions and fish stock stored in walk in cooler floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near the walk in cooler.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 87 F. During the inspection operator removed items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at Cooking line.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
  • 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 stored over raw fish filets inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/27/2024

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a lot of Insect inside control device installed by the walk in cooler.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door not self closing.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing over hand wash sink by butcher station. Also observed 2 missing ceiling tiles and 2 ceiling tiles in disrepair over dishwashing machine.
  • 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 2 reach in coolers not working properly . Located at the kitchen area.
  • 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 ROP filets of fish thawed in walk in cooler. Operator cut open all ROP fish. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on cook line. Operator discarded board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed butcher wearing no hair restraint.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at dish storage shelf. Coached operator on proper drying procedures.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in butcher station lid broken. Also observed glass at front counter display cases broken. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles in kitchen floor broken and deep grout throughout kitchen.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic hotel pans on stored dish shelf.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall in employee bathroom.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease build under hood in kitchen area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at butcher station.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in container of water at 88 F at cook line.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom, no hand wash sign, also observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen area.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe leaking below 3 compartment sink at butcher station.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 reach in coolers in main kitchen island station.
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill and grinder power tools stored on top of shelf over food preparation area. Operator removed tools. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing out in hand wash sink at butcher station. Employee removed shrimp from sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth stored on preparation tables throughout the kitchen.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 0 ppm.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - 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 cook use his cell phone, then engage in food preparation without washing his hands. Employee was coached to wash hands after touching soiled surfaces.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 0 ppm.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide can in kitchen.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at drawer cooler in kitchen; cooked pasta (52F - cold holding ). As per operator for more than 4 hours. Also observed at front dessert cooler; tres leches (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator, for 2 days. Stop sale issued.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drawer cooler in kitchen; cooked pasta (52F - cold holding ). As per operator for more than 4 hours. Also observed at front dessert cooler; tres leches (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator, for 2 days. Stop sale issued.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp thawing out in hand wash sink at butcher station. Employee removed shrimp from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed at employee bathroom.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed tres leches and natilla that can be sold to go not including product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter.
  • 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. Tres leches and natilla not date marked front counter reach in cooler. As per operator desserts were cooked 2 days ago. Also observed fish dip inside the reach in cooler at the front counter not date marked . Repeat Violation
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of Wd40 on shelf in kitchen over food prep area.

Inspection Date: 6/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8559052

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dishwasher area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots not inverted at shelf underneath reach in coolers.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in freezer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk containers stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed container of fish stored on floor at walk in cooler.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting boards at cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled at cook line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at shelf near 3 compartment sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing near walk in cooler.
  • 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 yellow rice no date marking inside walk in cooler, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser at dry storage area not identified as its common name.

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362013

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dark marks on cutting board in fish room. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets areas soiled on cook line reach in coolers, walk-in cooler. Buildup under handles on cook line reach in coolers.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored in employee bathroom. Employee relocated paper towels At time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink in fish cutting room.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread stored in thank you bags.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over box of lettuce, and cooked stew. Employee rearranged items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On mop sink faucet outside back door. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on slicer guard and behind blade. Per manger last used yesterday, states dish washer will come in to clean before using again.