Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

FRESH CATCH FISH & CHICKEN

19866 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Mar 17, 2026
City
Miami Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

29-45-4

Detail 24445288

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.

41-10-4

Detail 24445286

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded hanging on soda rack. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24445289

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.

22-31-4

Detail 24445283

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.

50-09-4

Detail 24445285

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on display.

51-18-6

Detail 24445287

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.

23-03-4

Detail 24445284

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

14-33-4

Detail 24445281

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior both coolers across cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 24445282

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above triple sink.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 23923343

Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-69-4

Detail 23923345

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 23923344

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed men's bathroom with no handwashing sign. Operator placed a new sign. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 23699738

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23699739

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of the 3 door reach-in-cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed standing water in bottom of the 3 door reach-in-cooler. Time Extended

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 23536869

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mohammad Alfaqyat expired certificate 1/18/25. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23536865

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the 3 compartment sink. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23536867

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from 10/1/2023. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23536864

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed conch fritters stored on the walk in freezer floor. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23536868

Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of the 3 door reach-in-cooler. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 23536866

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor with old food debris under the shelves. Warning

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23094620

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator placed item back inside walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23094617

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23094616

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the warewashing area.

50-09-4

Detail 23094621

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license 10/1/23 posted.

14-69-4

Detail 23094618

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

02D-01-5

Detail 23094619

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some flour containers with no name labels.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 22830940

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: cooked rice not date marked, as per operator, cooked 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22830939

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Ware wash area, 2 tanks not secured. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 22548641

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. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22548643

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 form to operator.

51-11-4

Detail 22548644

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

50-09-4

Detail 22548645

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 22548637

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22548639

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22548640

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed trays on top of reach in cooler not inverted. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22548642

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22548638

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed lemon pepper and salt shaker at the kitchen line with no name label. Repeat Violation

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 21716546

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21716545

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in freezer in front the cook line: food residue on the bottom.

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 15

12A-17-4

Detail 21519463

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for at least 15 seconds. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 21519457

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with humus Manager removed bags. Operator removed bags. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-04-5

Detail 21519456

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed at front counter reach in cooler 30 containers of assorted cakes from unapproved source. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21519464

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a container of cooked chicken at 58F-63F sitting on preparation table in the kitchen. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21519461

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 58F-63F in a container on the preparation table. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21519462

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked French fries in food basket, at 73F, Manager reheated French fries 168F. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21519458

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. Saed Ismail, Angela Rozier, Nivea Williams, and Eiland Ramy Aseel. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21519460

Basic - Employee personal humus not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the walk in cooler. Operator placed in labeled bin. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21519459

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flour swifter basket is torn. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21519467

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

36-73-4

Detail 21519466

Basic - Kitchen and floor drains are soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21519454

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

22-16-4

Detail 21519465

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

14-01-5

Detail 21519453

Basic - Swifter with no handle used to dispense flour. Employee removed swifter. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21519455

Basic - Working containers of hot sauce removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 4, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 20838097

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