SOUTH DADE FISH RESTAURANT
22153 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL, 33170
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 18
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (18)
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of fabuloso stored with to go pan at front counter.
High Priority
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer in the dining area.
Basic
- 10-20-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter oven door.
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent via email to operator.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent via email to operator.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at front counter reach in cooler.
Basic
- 29-20-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter handwash sink.
Basic
- 36-02-5Repeat
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-17-4Repeat
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 42-01-4Repeat
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in sink; not in use. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at front counter.
Basic
- 01C-05-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Coached operator.
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Coached operator.
Intermediate
- 01C-03-4Repeat
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date not marked on tags. Coach operator **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 02C-03-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk opened for more than 2 days not date marked.
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed near triple sink.
Intermediate
- 24-27-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front counter handwash sink working metal containers of floor exposed to splash.
Basic
- 22-31-4Repeat
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where seasonings are stored. Observed rust on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.