Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

HEADS OR TAILS SEAFOOD

3621 NW 54 ST, Hialeah, FL 33142

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Feb 6, 2026
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 24355483

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24355481

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24355482

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.

21-12-4

Detail 24355484

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket onsite. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24055714

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board. Operator had it replaced with a clean one onsite. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24055713

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24055715

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.

14-09-4

Detail 24055710

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24055711

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.

14-17-4

Detail 24055712

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 12Total: 12

22-20-5

Detail 23711447

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned onsite. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23711445

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler handle in kitchen prep area.

36-34-5

Detail 23711452

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.

14-09-4

Detail 23711448

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 23711449

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 23711454

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on the red beans container. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23711455

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair above front entrance.

10-01-5

Detail 23711451

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching the black beans. Operator lifted the handle onsite. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23711450

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in reach in cooler by prep area.

14-33-4

Detail 23711453

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed by the cook line.

14-17-4

Detail 23711456

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23711446

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with liquid/sauces and no labels in the kitchen area.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23462704

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23462705

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23462703

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

10-05-5

Detail 23341383

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water of 86F at he cookline, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23341376

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Diana Perez expired 10/24/24 certificate. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23341381

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple cell phones on top of prep tables in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23341377

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 23341379

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers throughout the establishment. Warning

06-06-5

Detail 23341382

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed Observed minutas (68F - Cold Holding) stored under the steam table for less than 3 hours, operator placed item back into reach in cooler. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23341380

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23341378

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

12A-05-4

Detail 22868194

High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed a cook drink from her water bottle with gloves on and continued working serving food.

22-20-5

Detail 22868191

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

14-01-5

Detail 22868196

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the cooked rice at the steam table.

12B-07-4

Detail 22868190

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the front counter.

08B-38-4

Detail 22868187

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container labeled salt on the floor in dry storage room. The manager moved it to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22868188

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several severing spoons in a water temperature of 83°F. The cook poured out the water. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22868195

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22868189

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and outside bar area. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22868193

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in a reach in cooler at the front counter. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 22868192

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-20-5

Detail 22398496

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish bin the reach in cooler by the back door. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22398503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding) in the drink cooler at the front entrance. As per the manager the items were placed in the cooler approximately 2 hours ago. The manager moved the items to an upright freezer for a quick chill. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22398497

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22398494

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 22398504

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal tray on top of the sink. The manager moved the tray. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22398506

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters on the menu not identified as raw.

22-20-5

Detail 22398501

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22398505

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers on the walk-in cooler floor. The manager put the the container on milk crates. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22398495

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the fish prep area and the cook line. The manager found a sign and put at the fish preparation area.

23-03-4

Detail 22398499

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed the hood vents soiled. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22398502

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle in the upright freezer. The manager discarded it.

14-12-4

Detail 22398498

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed the upright cooler gasket torn at the cook line entrance.

02D-01-5

Detail 22398500

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar by the coffee machine not labeled.

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

40-06-5

Detail 21856586

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored next to seasonings. Operator removed phone from area. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21856587

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching beans. Operator lifted handle. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21856584

Basic - Interior of oven next to sandwich station as accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21856585

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled Observed hood vents soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 21856583

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean container lids with old label attached

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

53A-05-6

Detail 21291583

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/ Manager arrived after inspection begun. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21291587

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets throughout establishment are in disrepair

08B-38-4

Detail 21291579

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator lifted bucket off floor Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21291580

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at sandwich station next to cook line Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21291581

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21291586

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 21291585

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink at cook line and outside bar area in need of hand was sign

23-03-4

Detail 21291584

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled on cook line

06-01-5

Detail 21291582

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature on cook line. Operator placed shrimp under running water Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 20968027

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cilantro inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator moved cilantro. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20968029

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (56F - Cold Holding); heavy whip cream (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator items have been out for less than 4 hours.

29-42-4

Detail 20968036

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

01C-02-4

Detail 20968034

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed raw oyster buckets not kept for 90 days.

02C-02-5

Detail 20968031

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator flans were cooked last March 27th, 2022. Operator added date Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20968033

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put a cap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20968038

Basic - Equipment in poor repair Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cook line torn

10-01-5

Detail 20968039

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bean scoop handle under beans in prep area. Operator moved scoop handle above beans Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20968037

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided hand wash sign to operator. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 20968032

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 20968030

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior on cook line have accumulation of soil residues.

06-01-5

Detail 20968035

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood mix thawing at room temperature on prep table next to reach in cooler. Operator moved seafood mix to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20968028

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not labeled on cook line. Repeat Violation

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 20593954

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under 3 compartment sink green hose attached - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Time Extended

05-10-4

Detail 20593956

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Observed no cooking at the time Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 20593950

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Still observed Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 20593952

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in container of water, water temp 75°f on prep station - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: None observed at the time Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20593953

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20593951

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20593955

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sal/ sugar on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Time Extended

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 21

50-17-2

Detail 20586358

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

08A-04-5

Detail 20586341

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw fish over vegetables in the walk in cooler

12A-09-4

Detail 20586344

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cooks take water hose and rinse gloves after touching raw fish . Explain to operator the correct handwash procedures

03B-01-6

Detail 20586348

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (128°F - Hot Holding) next to steam table sitting less than 2 hrs per operator . Operator added to streamline Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20586353

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under 3 compartment sink green hose attached

31A-11-4

Detail 20586339

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates and utensils stored at the handwash sink . Operator removed

53A-05-6

Detail 20586356

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/

05-10-4

Detail 20586340

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

02A-01-4

Detail 20586346

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. None observed on the menu, only in the front area. But observed the sitting area , guest will not be able to observed the signage.

02B-02-5

Detail 20586342

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. None observed on the menu, only in the front area. But observed the sitting area , guest will not be able to observed the signage.

22-20-5

Detail 20586338

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

14-01-5

Detail 20586343

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense rice on steam table

13-07-4

Detail 20586357

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-03-4

Detail 20586347

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-17-4

Detail 20586355

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers

10-07-4

Detail 20586351

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in container of water, water temp 75°f on prep station

22-08-4

Detail 20586349

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled

23-03-4

Detail 20586345

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwash sink soiled

36-02-5

Detail 20586350

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen

21-12-4

Detail 20586352

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 20586354

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sal/ sugar on prep table