HEADS OR TAILS SEAFOOD
3621 NW 54 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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 over fish bin the reach in cooler by the back door. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (51F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F – Cold Holding) in the drink cooler at the front entrance. As per the manager the items were placed in the cooler approximately 2 hours ago. The manager moved the items to an upright freezer for a quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal tray on top of the sink. The manager moved the tray. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters on the menu not identified as raw.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers on the walk-in cooler floor. The manager put the the container on milk crates. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the fish prep area and the cook line. The manager found a sign and put at the fish preparation area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed the hood vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle in the upright freezer. The manager discarded it.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed the upright cooler gasket torn at the cook line entrance.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar by the coffee machine not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.