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SOUTH DADE FISH RESTAURANT

22153 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33170

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3632274
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10930583
DBPR license2338164

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate16 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 5

#17High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies above hand sink at fish market side of establishment. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area at front counter. Observed 1 live fly in warewash area. Observed 10 live flies in mop sink area. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored above unwashed vegetables in walk in. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above corn tortillas in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 packages of crab fully thawed in ROP. Observed 10 filets of salmon completely thawed in ROP. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#21High Priority29-42-4

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

Warning

Intermediate 4

#22Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date of sake not marked on tags. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where cooking equipment is stored above microwave. Observed soiled prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sheet tray stored on hand sink in warewash. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where seasonings are stored. Observed rust on prep table. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 16

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 47 dead flies on sticky tape; located above hand and triple sink in warewash area. Observed 15 dead flies on tape in mop sink area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled exterior of microwave. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic06-09-1

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 5 packages of crab fully thawed in ROP. Observed 10 filets of salmon completely thawed in ROP. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on display at fish counter. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in fish cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed fish scales on floor outside of warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 3 fly traps in warewash area; above triple sink and hand sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind hand sink at fish market. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice on chest freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not onsite. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Observed soiled walls and fish scales n walks in fish market area. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in sink; not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

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