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
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line, raw octopus stored over ready to eat cooked pasta.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler located at outside bar area,5 flan containers date marked for expiration 11/25. Manager discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back preparation area no vacuum breaker on hose bib. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 9
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed that establishment is using expired test strips that expired 2019.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-10-4Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed in walk in cooler container of oysters without tag.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at back storage area, hand wash sink contained boots and other equipment inside sink, making it inaccessible. Advised manager to remove items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in main kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided Manager with forms to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station, non food grade brush used.
16-59-1Intermediate – Observed at upstairs bar area warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine 0ppm. Manger prime dish machine Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm)
Basic 20
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at upstairs bar area.
24-06-4Basic – Clean cups stored on dirty rack located at outside bar area.
24-24-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed cups and utensils store on cart located in outside bar area.
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed at upstairs bar area pots stored on floor.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at outside bar area, clean dishes stored on counter not inverted or protected.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed at back bar area utensils not stored inverted after cleaning.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at upstairs bar, water on floor behind bar. Observed in walk in cooler water throughput on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at service counter, 5 containers of oil stored on floor.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at upstairs bar area.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in kitchen area, ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at back bar area and upstairs bar areano sign.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans located in outside bar area, with accumulated dust. Observed in kitchen, vents on ice machine with dust build up.
21-12-4Basic – Observed at cook line wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-38-4Basic – Observed at cook line wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-07-4Basic – Observed in cook line wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
05-09-4Basic – Observed in walk in cooler, no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at kitchen cook line bottle of Gatorade and sports bottle stored in reach in cooler under prep table.
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed at mop sink faucet is loose.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at cook line, spray bottle containing water not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
3 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.