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GOLDEN RULE SEAFOOD

GOLDEN RULE SEAFOOD maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

17505 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10935567

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 1 int, 14 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in front of ice machine at preparation area. Also observed missing tile above beer walk in cooler.
  • 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 thawed tuna inside ROP bag at walk in cooler.
  • 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 food items stored next to establishment food inside walk in freezer at fish preparation area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door at preparation area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed all around kitchen area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris. Employee clean floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed next to the wall at walk in freezer. Also observed inside chest freezer at cook line area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf rusty next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler. Also observed standing water inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at preparation area at kitchen area.
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed 3 clean plastic containers broken on shelf next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko bread container with not labeled on it. Operator labeled it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mango slow salad dated 12/09 on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 thawed tuna inside ROP bag at walk in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also observed Oyster (46 F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg Wash (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Operator placed with ice to cool it down properly. Also observed Crab (51F - Cold Holding); Crab (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator removed it and stored inside walk in cooler to cool it down properly. Also observed Oyster (46 F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen next to walk in cooler.

6/16/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10857923

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bin of seafood mix at the reach in cooler located across the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent located at the main cook line soiled.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed Immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters located at the cook line soiled.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing multi surface cleaner with no label at the chemical storage area. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site

4/24/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10757706

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by dishwasher reach in cooler area. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cups stored inside HWS by entrance of kitchen.

1/10/2025· 1y 2mo ago

1 high, 8 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in cooler handle soiled,Also hot box handle.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front walk in cooler freezer entrance.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area over soup station.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at preparation area, cooking line.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scooper handle inside ceviche container at walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded the ceviche. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at units at preparation area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table next to walk in cooler entrance and all throughout kitchen area.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb connection with splitter and not vacuum breaker installed under preparation sink.

4/8/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8552242

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 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 fish not removed from packaged in the walk in cooler, as per manager just brought out less than 2 hours ago. Employee removed all fish from package on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled at cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep table next to the fryers cooked rice (60 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour. Employee placed food in the reach in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

11/15/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8552026

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled, observed bottom part of most preparation tables soiled with old food and grease accumulated, observed food container exterior soiled stored under preparation table next to the walk in cooler, observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor coming off, disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall between ice machine heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**

11/14/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8272070

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled, reach in cooler located in front of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Reach in cooler located in front of the walk in cooler still has old food debris accumulation. **Time Extended**

11/14/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8365225

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 4 int, 12 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled, observed bottom part of most preparation tables soiled with old food and grease accumulated, observed food container exterior soiled stored under preparation table next to the walk in cooler, observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored on top of ice machine no inverted.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. During the inspection observed 2 dead roaches on the floor behind the ice machine, observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under the reach in cooler in front of the three compartment sink, observed one dead roach on bottom outside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line near the flat grill, observed one dead plastered to the leg of a small serving cart located next to the reach in cooler by the grill in the kitchen, observed 2 dead roaches inside a cooling device controller on the hanged on the wall by the kitchen door exit.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind ice machine.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer/cooler floor soiled with old grease and food residue in the floor under most cooking and storage equipments. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor coming off, disrepair.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. WIF located in the fish market area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, located across walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall between ice machine heavy soiled.
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Wet whipping cloth stored on preparation tables all trough the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid for license on site.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw ceviches stored over pico de gallo.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. During the inspection observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on the floor underneath a small steam table located next to the flat grill in the kitchen, in the reach in cooler next to the flat grill located in the kitchen observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling between the reach in cooler door hinge and gasket.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler located in front of the oven in the cook line observed cooked pasta (67F - Cold Holding); scallops (43F - Cold Holding); mahi fish (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (57F - Cold Holding); as per chef for less than 4 hours, chef transferred all food products from this unit to the walk in cooler on site. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled, observed interior of all reach in coolers soiled with old food and grease accumulation, observed interior of oven and microwave soiled, located in the cook line.
  • 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.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(2,517 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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