Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BAHAMA FISH

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3464095
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8775092
DBPR license2318370

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above Krab and vegetables. Operator moved beef. Observed raw shell eggs stored above washed limes. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored above raw swy. Operator moved pork. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can blade. Operator removed and put in warewash area. Observed sheet pans soiled with debris on shelf next to kitchen entrance. Operator placed in warewash area to clean properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grocery bag and car keys stored on hand sink in ware wash area. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.observed no probe thermometer

#23Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Observed no agreement form, inspector provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 17

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in beans. Operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled next to kitchen exit.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.observed soiled ceiling above stove area.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license on display at time of inspection.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on prep table above cold holding prep top. Observed water bottle on prep table next to cam opener.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing near front of fryer in kitchen

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of plantains on floor during prep. Inspector spoke to operator on proper storage, operator moved plantains to table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage behind ice machine in dining area.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at both hand sinks in kitchen area. Inspector provided form for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.operator closed lid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelving throughout reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed chemical sanitizer and oyster containers reused for food storage. Observed fish and shrimp and rice stored in containers.

#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in across stove.

#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen swy in standing water under prep table. Operator moved under running water **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths stored on prep tab,es and shelves throughout kitchen area. Coached operator on proper storage.

#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label under prep table and container of flour with no label above chest freezer. Operator wrote in permanent mark name of contents for both containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.