BAHAMAS FISH MARKET AND RESTAURANT #2 LLC
13399 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
52 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 92°F in kitchen area.
29-34-4High Priority – Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bib in food preparation area near 3 compartment sink and walk ins.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the posted license expired on Oct. 1, 2025. Operator was able to pay fee and provided proof during the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in the kitchen area.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above milk in the reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above oysters in the walk in cooler.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 pieces of fish thawed and no longer frozen kept in ROP bag inside walk cooler. Stop Sale issued.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of raid on top of prep table in kitchen area. Operator took the spray away. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
01C-10-4Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed tag was removed from one bag of oysters in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the tag inside the container. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, stained cutting boards through out kitchen area, metal shelving unit housing clean metal food containers/clean pots and the meat grinder.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelving units where clean food metal containers are stored and the shelf under prep table where clean pots and pans are stored.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked fish and cooked rice and beans with no date marked. Per operator, fish was cooked on Sunday and rice and beans was cooked on Monday. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 40
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the reach in freezer near walk in cooler.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on the reach in coolers in front and kitchen area, oven, walk in cooler and walk in freezer and oven handle.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stain on ceiling tile above walk-in in freezer.
24-03-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed a metal cup soiled with burnt rice stored next to clean metal food pans on shelving unit for clean pans.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean glasses stored next to hand wash sink not protected from splash and cross contamination. Operator removed glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting board and clean dishes stored on the floor next to employee storing table. Per operator, they are to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean glasses stored next to hand wash sink not protected from splash and cross contamination.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean metal food pans stored on dirty shelving racks, .
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed sliding door of reach-in cooler in disrepair in the front area and the reach in freezer lid in disrepair in the back area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on the preparation tables through out the kitchen and preparation areas no longer cleanable and stained soiled.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee apron stored in a dry storage trolley where tortilla chips are stored.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while preparing and handling beverages.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hair restraint while handling food. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed condensation on the glass walls of reach in coolers in the front area. Also handle for lid of reach in freezer in disrepair. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled with grease and old food debris on the floor around and behind stove area; old food debris and soiled floors through out kitchen area, food storage and food preparation area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen, food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas and front areas. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a basket of limes stored on the floor in front area. Operator placed limes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls in disrepair, through out the kitchen area, next to walk-in freezer and above sink in employee bathroom.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, reach in cooler vents in front area and extreme amount of ice on the floor of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on garbage bin. Operator took away for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour container not above food.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the inside panel of the door of walk in freezer in disrepair, exposing insulation.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of oven and door gaskets of reach in coolers, reach in freezers, and walk in cooler and freezer.
16-21-4Basic – Observed accumulation of debris and mold like substance on exterior of dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, front and warewashing areas.
36-36-4Basic – Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen, storage, warewashing and food preparation areas. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – Observed in-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Observed interior of oven has accumulation of black substance, grease and food debris.
36-02-5Basic – Observed missing floor grouting in kitchen, food preparation, food storage, ware-washing areas and in the employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in employee bathroom and at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5Basic – Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink in the front area.
42-01-4Basic – Observed wet mop in food preparation area not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses but stored on preparation tables through out kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of doors and interior soiled of reach in coolers in the front area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of ham and cheese not covered in the reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 10 pieces of fish thawed and no longer frozen kept in ROP bag inside walk cooler. Stop sale was issued.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen warewashing, food storage, food preparation areas above handwashing sink.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe of hand wash sink located in kitchen area and leaking pipe under the 3 compartment sink where walk in freezer is located.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no identifying label at the front counter. Sugar was labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:52 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
8 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.