CONCH TOWN USA

CONCH TOWN USA in Miami, Florida, has undergone a total of seven health inspections, resulting in two high priority violations, 15 intermediate violations, and 42 basic violations. The restaurant currently holds an average food safety rating of 2.5 out of 5, with a recent trend indicating a decline in food safety practices; however, there have been no recent violations in the last 90 days.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

3637 NW 17AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/27/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13463609

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 8 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in cooler soiled.
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. Repeat Violation
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Repeat Violation
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee change gloves no hand wash. Coached employee on proper glove changing.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink. Operator removed onsite. Corrected On-Site
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap onsite. Corrected On-Site

7/16/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10926742

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 17 basic

11/21/2024· 1y 4mo ago

2 int, 5 basic

50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bathroom door in disrepair. Repeat Violation
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In the bathroom and on top of hood system.
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
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 raw conch, cooked rice and raw chicken wings prepared more than 24 hours ago.

7/3/2024· 1y 9mo ago

1 int, 2 basic

36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of stove facing fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: **Time Extended**
16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE Repeat Violation **Time Extended**

7/3/2024· 1y 9mo ago

3 int, 6 basic

36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed restroom door in disrepair.
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near fryers in kitchen with accumulation of grease.
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under front sink in disrepair.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease at cookline. Observed hand sink at front service area soiled.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.

3/13/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8542312

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 8 basic

14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. -operator received via email during inspection Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of stove facing fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in triple sink, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water Corrected On-Site
21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled, retested 100ppm
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -green hose on rear of building
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE Repeat Violation
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Damian, only food handler besides certified food managers, has been employed more than 60 days Warning

11/1/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8314884

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/1/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8386877

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 int, 4 basic

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to the fryers.
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole next to the ice machine.
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager invert the scoop. Corrected On-Site
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
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. Form provided via email.
02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per the manager the conch salad is served raw. The manager put an asterisk on the menus with a marker. Corrected On-Site
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed behind the ice machine.

Additional Information

Contact Information

Phone: (305) 635-8274

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)

(295 reviews)

Price Level

$$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday:Closed

✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Takeaway

✓ Restaurant

Location

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Restaurant Features

Lunch

Dinner

Takeout

Delivery

Dine-in

Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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