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BAHAMA FISH

7202 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3393791
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8508332
DBPR license2318370

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#11High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lobster over cooked malanga fritter, stored inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.

#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over lettuce stored inside walk in cooler. Operator removed items and placed them correctly.

#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching a soiled towel, and then touching slices of tomato without changing the gloves. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.

#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greeter than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish (52F – Cold Holding); escabeche de pescado (51F – Cold Holding),cooked spaghetti(53F cold holding), stored inside standing reach in cooler, located near the preparation area. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greeter than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish (52F – Cold Holding); escabeche de pescado (51F – Cold Holding),cooked spaghetti(53F cold holding), stored inside the standing reach in cooler, located near the preparation area. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cutting boards soiled, located throughout kitchen areas. Observed can opener soiled, located at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with mayonnaise stored on the floor, near preparation table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – Observed standing Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.