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BAHAMA FISH

7202 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3598137
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10880441
DBPR license2318370

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#16High Priority22-41-4

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the routine inspection employee primed dishwasher machine (Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken Breast stored over cut avocados in 3 doors reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#19High Priority08A-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 meat in 4 doors reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling clean equipment on the cooking line after touching unclean surfaces, without washing or sanitizing their hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#24Intermediate11-26-1

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**

Warning
#25Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Bernardo, Moran, David Padilla, and Julian . **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter. During the inspection employee cleaned. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on most of the equipment door handles. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ tile shows water damage, located at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall, throughout the restaurant areas. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cut avocados not covered stored in 4 doors reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish fillets being thawed at room temperature beneath the preparation table in the prep kitchen. Operator removed item and placed it in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.