Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

MIAMI CRAB & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

20723 NW 2 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33169

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 26, 2026
City
Miami Gardens
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.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 24323090

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

36-32-5

Detail 24323091

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

32-12-6

Detail 24323092

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Detail 24323094

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

22-16-4

Detail 24323093

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

42-01-4

Detail 24323088

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 24323089

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container located at the front line.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 24134714

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24134713

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back of the kitchen, with water damage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back of the kitchen, with water damage. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24134715

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed 2 door reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed 2 door reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

53B-01-5

Detail 23975976

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 Benata, Jean, Nathan with employee training. Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 23975972

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice container with no name label. Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 23975970

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to answer the minimum cooking temperature for a chicken. Provided form to operator. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23975975

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23975971

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back of the kitchen, with water damage. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23975969

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23975973

Basic - Observed 2 door reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23975974

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By handwashing sink. Warning

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 23576512

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw salmon in the kitchen reach in cooler.

36-32-5

Detail 23576511

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23576514

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

22-16-4

Detail 23576510

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of the reach in coolers soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 23576513

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

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23021313

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed boiled potatoes (58F - Cooling) cooked last night and stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator.

01B-36-5

Detail 23021316

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed boiled potatoes (58F - Cooling) cooked last night and stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator.

01B-02-5

Detail 23021309

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 23021310

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.

36-32-5

Detail 23021314

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a few ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23021318

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

31B-04-4

Detail 23021317

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23021312

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

25-05-4

Detail 23021311

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container and to go cups stored on the floor in the storage room.

06-01-5

Detail 23021315

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef and fish head thawing in room temperature at the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed items under running water. Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 23021041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. Time Extended

38-05-4

Detail 23021042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. By the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. By the back door. Time Extended

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53A-01-7

Detail 22833723

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jean Nathan Joacius, as per operator, working more than 3 months. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22833721

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22833718

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

36-34-5

Detail 22833722

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22833720

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

38-05-4

Detail 22833719

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. By the back door.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53A-01-7

Detail 22727458

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jean Nathan Joasius with no manager food handler certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed Jean Nathan Joasius with no manager food handler certificate. Operator provided certificate for employee only Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22727455

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 22727453

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Operator provided thermometer starting at 50F, unable to test cold temperatures. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22727457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22727454

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed shelves in the kitchen and inside all reach in coolers soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed shelves in the kitchen and inside all reach in coolers soiled. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22727456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues by the exit door and next to reach in freezer. Time Extended

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 22

03D-02-5

Detail 22563511

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed macaroni and cheese (57F-60F - Cooling)in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 22563528

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (57F-60F - Cooling)in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22563516

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs over vegetables in the reach in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22563518

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch (56F - Cold Holding) inside a bucket thawing on top of the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22563526

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22563515

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jean Nathan Joasius with no manager food handler certificate. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22563523

Intermediate - No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22563512

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22563531

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22563527

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. Emailed form to operator. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22563513

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22563514

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the oven door handle. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22563517

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22563530

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22563524

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22563521

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall in the back of the kitchen. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22563520

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22563522

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22563532

Basic - Observed shelves in the kitchen and inside all reach in coolers soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22563525

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22563519

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed salt container with a crack lid. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22563529

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch (56F - Cold Holding) inside a bucket thawing on top of the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 21386965

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dining room area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21386967

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21386966

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-07-4

Detail 20710165

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee cleaned bathroom. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20710166

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20710164

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20710168

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef placed on hair net. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20710167

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

23-24-4

Detail 20378159

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of stove, exterior deep fryers, and inside deep fryer compartment doors has accumulation of grease.

36-32-5

Detail 20378157

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20378158

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-69-4

Detail 20378156

Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer and chest freezer located in the kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 20378160

Basic - In-use spoons, and spatulas ate stored in standing water under the preparation table is less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef placed on stove. Temperature is over 160°F. Corrected On-Site