SNAPPERS FISH & CHICKEN
17990 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL, 33056
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 35A-02-7Critical
Live, small flying insects found
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flies on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: At the time of the callback inspection observed 4 live flies on the wall by the mop sink and 2 live flies on the wall by the 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 33-19-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 33-10-4
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at the drive thru window. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 29-49-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed clean dishes on shelves that is heavily soiled. Observed containers of flour and seasonings soiled of old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Observed clean dishes on shelves that is heavily soiled. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 53A-01-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Observed Eusebio in charge of the restaurant with no manager certificate. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees in the restaurant engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Observed 4 employees in the restaurant engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 53B-01-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees unable to gather any employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Observed employees unable to gather any employee training. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.