SNAPPERS FISH & CHICKEN
17990 NW 27 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33056
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee grabbing a cleaning cloth with gloves and started to prepare food items without changing gloves. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flies on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken gizzards over raw grouper in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (87F – Hot Holding); tilapia (83F – Hot Holding) stored on the fryers for less than 1 hour as per cook. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed clean dishes on shelves that is heavily soiled. Observed containers of flour and seasonings soiled of old food debris. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink soiled with food debris. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees in the restaurant engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees unable to gather any employee training. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
43-08-4Intermediate – Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. **Warning**
Basic 15
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
33-10-4Basic – Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:51 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.