Inspection Report

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A FISH CALLED AVALON

700 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3576569
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10746943
DBPR license2320558

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (60F – Cold Holding); ham (63F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (64F – Cold Holding); chicken (56F – Cold Holding); crab (59F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line for more than 4hrs.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (60F – Cold Holding); ham (63F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (64F – Cold Holding); chicken (56F – Cold Holding); crab (59F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line for more than 4hrs.

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles stored inside handsink at bar area.

#15Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves burgers, eggs and steak not linked to consumer advisory.

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to AC.

#17Intermediate02C-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 octopus held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler by preparation area.

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by cook line.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen soiled.

#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers across cook line soiled.

#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table across cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.