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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 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3632274
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13547316
DBPR license2338164

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed 1 live fly in fish market side by handsink. Observed 2 live flies in warewash area outside of fish walk in. Observed 2 live flies in warewash area where restaurant side is. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date of sake not marked on tags. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where seasonings are stored. Observed rust on prep table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled exterior of microwave. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on display at fish counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in fish cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed fish scales on floor outside of warewash area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind hand sink at fish market. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice on chest freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not onsite. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.