GARCIA SEAFOOD GRILLE&FISH MKT
398 NW RIVER DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33128
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-05-4High Priority – Observed: Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from personal cup while at cook line preparing food. Inspector spoke to manager about proper hand wash techniques and the importance of fixing hand sink at cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01D-01-5High Priority – Observed: Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no proof of parasite destruction for ceviche on menu; no heat treatment. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak above heavy cream in cooler across oven. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-20-5High Priority – Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak above clams in cooler across oven. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
12A-09-4High Priority – Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw chicken with gloved hands then continue cooking food on grill. Inspector spoke to manager about proper hand wash techniques and the importance of fixing hand sink at cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in storage area: fish heads (57F – Cold Holding). As per operator, used for soup and was at room temp for more than 4 hours. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in storage area: fish heads (57F – Cold Holding). As per operator, used for soup and was at room temp for more than 4 hours. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4High Priority – Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap and spray stored on rack above clean pots and lowboy in ware wash area. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 8
01C-03-4Intermediate – Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last day of sale. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4Intermediate – Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Operator printed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at cook line; spoons stored in hand sink. Observed outside of walk in freezer; shoes stored in hand sink. Operator removed all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02B-01-5Intermediate – Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1Intermediate – Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink outside of walk in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4Intermediate – Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink outside of walk in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-16-4Intermediate – Observed: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running water at hand sink on cook line. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** Priority: Basic
16-21-4Basic – Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** Priority: Basic
40-06-5Basic – Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above lowboy across ovens. Operator had phone removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-22-4Basic – Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind ice machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-17-4Basic – Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between table and cooler across cook line. Operator had knife removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-20-4Basic – Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door at cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-13-4Basic – Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Operator printed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.