FRESHCO FISH MARKET
12700 Southwest 122nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33186
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO tanks not secured in dry storage area next to back exit door.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in walk in cooler not properly identified and segregated.
- 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 employee personal belongings on storage rack next to cook line in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint in kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of mayonnaise stored on the floor at front counter. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer at front counter.
- 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 handle in container of flour in dry storage area across from three compartment sink.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dishwashing area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted on storage rack next to cook line in kitchen area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut onions stored in no food-grade bag in white chest reach in freezer at front counter.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mussels (52F - Cold Holding); raw octopus (49F - Cold Holding) in display case at front counter. As per operator for 45 minutes. Operator put ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400ppm). Operator diluted the solution. Final Solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies of employee training certificates for Darlis Z. and Maya P.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at storage rack across from cook line in kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
27
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on unisex bathroom.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units throughout establishment.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on unisex bathroom.
- 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 personal items at expo window.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on preparation and cook line not wearing hair restraints.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dishwasher area.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line,also under 3 compartment sink at dishwasher area.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 food containers by walk in cooler entrance.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed seasoning, cooked corn, cut onions and cut tomatoes not protected from HWS at cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line.
- 22-15-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler, drawers and 2 doors unit at establishment.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and shelves on reach in cooler across fresh fish display.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari (frozen) on 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC throughout establishment.
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
- 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line, employee discarded during inspection.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary +400ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above conch fritters container inside reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 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 hamburger patties stored above raw seafood on drawers at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changing gloves at cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 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 rice containers not date marked inside reach in cooler by fresh fish display. As per employee over 24 hours. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 27 total violations (8 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer opposite the 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw tuna stored with cooked octopus,located in the chest reach in freezer by the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Observed raw fish stored with cooked crab meat,corn located in the chest freezer . **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. At the time of the inspection ambient temperature of walk-in cooler at approximately 47F. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the ware washing area, front counter drains. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with raw mahi-mahi stored on the floor of walk in cooler, raw snapper by the front counter . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer opposite the 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ROP tuna in the process of being thawed located in the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw tuna stored with cooked octopus,located in the chest reach in freezer by the front counter. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: raw corvina (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi-mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (56F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia fillets (49F - Cold Holding); clams (52F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: raw corvina (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi-mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (56F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia fillets (49F - Cold Holding); clams (52F - Cold Holding) display ; raw tuna (52F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (50F - Cold Holding); As per operator about 1.5hrs ago,operator iced items to promote additional cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of oven cleaner stored on shelf containing clean cooking utensils,cookline. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. At the time of the inspection no probe thermometer available. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature, operator removed to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lettuce located in the walkway cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 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 above raw calamari located in the prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for unit by the hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for unit by the hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour from bulk bin. 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 for raw tuna located in the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door not closing properly, unit by the hand wash sink. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed by the 3 compartment sink and wall. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed 3 compartment sink faucets in disrepair. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for unit by the hand wash sink. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for unit by the hand wash sink. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk flour,rice bins. Observed for squeeze bottles containing oils,sauces. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Raw tuna steaks located in the walk-in cooler thawed under ROP. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: drawers ; raw grouper (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon 46 (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator about an hour ago,operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Reach in cooler,by hand wash sink: raw shrimp ,as per operator about an hr ago,operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. (46F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Observed for Darlis P. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).