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FRESHCO FISH MARKET

12700 SW 122 AVE #113 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3711189
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13749682
DBPR license2337192

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of ibuprofen stored over bacon and cooking equipment on shelf to the right of cook line. Person in charge removed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty water that measures 147F. Employee dumped water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14High 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 salmon and lobster tails during time of inspection. Operator stored raw chicken in reach in cooler separated from raw salmon and lobster tail. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler below cook line lobster tail (48F – Cold Holding); Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F – Cold Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours. Raw salmon and lobster tail were placed on ice for rapid cooling. Observed in reach in cooler to the left of fryer station conch fritter mix (51F – Cold Holding); raw swai (47F – Cold Holding); raw calamari (48F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); mixed greens (52F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (48F – Cold Holding); cooked corn (52F – Cold Holding); cooked sweet potato (56F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (56F – Cold Holding); raw breaded shrimp (53F – Cold Holding), as per operator less than four hours. Items were placed on ice in walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed at front counter display cooked mussels (51F – Cold Holding); cooked octopus (56F – Cold Holding); raw octopus (47F – Cold Holding); raw calamari (46F – Cold Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours. Items were placed on ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold like substance at soda machine to the left of register. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink not accessible with hose and equipment inside during time of inspection. Person in charge removed during time of inspection. Observed hand wash sink in back ware wash area blocked by cutting board. Employee removed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter being used to store hose and bucket of cooking equipment. Operator removed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mia P. And Yudi Z. Engaging in food preperation without proof of employee training. As per employee they have been hired longer than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed Mia P. And Yudi Z. Engaging in food preperation without proof of responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator via email. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in vertical chest freezers across from front counter fish broth, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours, without date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks in dinning area across from back exit door not secure. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic and metal containers not inverted above three compartment sink. Observed plates to the left of cook line not inverted. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from front counter in able to maintain temperature and properly close. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee headphones stored above cooking equipment to the right of cook line. Employee removed Headphones during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice on both vertical chest freezers at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler across from front counter with exposed insulation. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on fixed equipment at cook line. Observed accumulation of grease in area below flat top and cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-17-4

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

Warning
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink leaking. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.