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BAHAMA FISH

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3393791
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8634646
DBPR license2318370

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed raw beef and raw chicken over cooked food inside standing cooler located in the kitchen area by the back door. **Time Extended**

#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed ceviche and raw fish over unwashed lemon and cilantro inside wic. **Time Extended**

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed cooked pork (46F-Cold Holding); cooked pork chunks (50-Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F- Cold Holding); escabeche de pescado (49F – Cold Holding); cooked fish (63F- Cold Holding); criollo red sauce(68F- Cold Holding)stored inside standing ric in kitchen area by back door. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed cooked fish (48F- cooling); cooked pork (46F-Cold Holding); cooked pork chunks (50-Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F- Cold Holding); raw fish (50F- cooling); escabeche de pescado (49F – Cold Holding); raw swai (38F- Cold Holding, raw shrimp (40F-Cold Holding); milk (42F- Cold Holding); raw beef (43F- Cold Holding); raw fish (43F- Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (43F- Cold Holding); cooked fish (63F- Cold Holding); criollo red sauce (68F- Cold Holding)stored inside standing ric in kitchen area by back door. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Duri the callback inspection observed cutting boards soiled, located throughout kitchen areas. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with mayonnaise stored on the floor, near preparation table. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed plastic container with mayonnaise stored on the floor, near preparation table. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed wet towels on top of prep table in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed interior of oven soiled. **Time Extended**

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed standing Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed standing ric shelve rusted located in the kitchen by the back door. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed interior of ric soiled. **Time Extended**

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed kitchen wall soiled. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:59 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 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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.