West Little River, Miami-Dade County

SNAPPERS FISH & CHICKEN

1795 NW 79 ST, West Little River, FL 33147

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Dec 2, 2025
City
West Little River
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.

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24220513

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris , employee removed and washed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24220509

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed empty reach in cooler with rust and not working in front dining room. Manager removed and discarded to back dumpster area during inspection. Also observed torn gaskets inside reach in cooler across frying station Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24220510

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and food resulted under oven. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24220511

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor next to front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24220512

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris. At cookline. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

31A-11-4

Detail 23945205

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue and plastic glove inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.

22-31-4

Detail 23945210

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed metal shelves inside reach in cooler soiled with rust. Employee covered shelves with aluminum foil during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23945213

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled on top 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23945204

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area.

36-73-4

Detail 23945202

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 23945203

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white onions being stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23945208

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 23945206

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top soda machine tray , employee removed, washed and stored inside metal container. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23945209

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven equipment door handle. Manager removed, washed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23945211

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler , walk in cooler, microwave exterior soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23945207

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal water being stored inside reach in cooler across from oven. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-20-4

Detail 23945212

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Employee added new foil to shelves inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

23-24-4

Detail 23477933

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle for reach in cooler soiled with food debris in preparation area , manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 23477934

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground metal bars around the dumpster area, manager removed and discarded inside the dumpster during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23477937

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves next to oven soiled with grease.

33-16-4

Detail 23477939

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lids during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23477936

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris , manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23477935

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust . Manager covered with foil paper during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23477938

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with seasoning not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 23431027

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of acetaminophen stored above prep table at the front counter.

36-73-4

Detail 23431024

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near cook line. Operator mopped immediately. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23431028

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 fish mix near dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23431026

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 72F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23431023

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 23431022

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation located across cook line.

14-17-4

Detail 23431025

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

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 22979264

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle under front counter with glass cleaner not labeled. Manager labeled property during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22979263

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door next to walk in cooler .

35B-02-4

Detail 22979267

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on top of preparation table next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22979266

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22979265

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler across frying station, Manager covered with aluminum foil during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 13Total: 17

01B-02-5

Detail 22447369

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); Raw Gizzards (47 F) Cold Holding at Reach in Cooler at Cook Line , as per employee Since previous Day.

03A-02-5

Detail 22447358

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); Raw Gizzards (47 F) Cold Holding at Reach in Cooler at Cook Line , as per employee Since previous Day.

03F-01-5

Detail 22447362

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed cooked wings with out time marking. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22447366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked wings with out time marking.

32-07-4

Detail 22447367

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.Observed toilet heavily soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 22447360

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed at Walk in in Cooler , Walk in Freezer and Reach in Cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 22447356

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed vents with heavy accumulation of Dust at the ware washing Area and Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with black substance.

14-11-5

Detail 22447359

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed Reach in Cooler gasket in disrepair at cook line. Observed Reach in Cooler Door unable to completely close at cook line.

36-22-4

Detail 22447365

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed on walk in Cooler and Across from Ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22447368

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed floor soiled with old food debris behind flat top grill. Observed floor drain heavily soiled at Ware washing area.

33-11-4

Detail 22447363

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

36-64-5

Detail 22447355

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Observed in Walk in Freezer and ware washing area.

33-16-4

Detail 22447357

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 22447371

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observed mold like substance on shelves inside reach in Cooler at cook Area. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 22447370

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed hoods soiled with Accumulated grease.

36-27-5

Detail 22447361

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed soiled old food debris and at cook area

21-12-4

Detail 22447364

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Observed at cook line

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 22425745

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22425748

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

14-11-5

Detail 22425747

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22425746

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22425742

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed grout on tiles missing throughout floor at kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 22425743

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

10-01-5

Detail 22425749

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's inside flour. Manager stored scoops with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22425750

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen prep refrigerated table soil inside. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22425744

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 3 door reach in cooler across from fryer, standing water.

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 16Total: 23

03F-02-5

Detail 22061998

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken wings (87F - Hot Holding) as per manager less than 4 hours. Employee time marked during inspection.

03B-01-6

Detail 22062014

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (87F - Hot Holding) at the cook line. As per employee less than 4 hours. Employee time marked during inspection.

11-27-4

Detail 22062011

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. Provided form during inspection.

03F-10-5

Detail 22062002

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

22-31-4

Detail 22062016

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in 2 units at the cook line.

53B-14-5

Detail 22062006

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 22062003

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser bottle not identified in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22062012

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in gizzards container, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22061999

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.

36-34-5

Detail 22062013

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

13-03-4

Detail 22062015

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22061996

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 22061995

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in kitchen area.

36-73-4

Detail 22062007

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 22062001

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food cases stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22061997

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

33-16-4

Detail 22062017

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 22062008

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2 units at the cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 22062009

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a case of cut fries (frozen) in preparation table. Employee moved to walk-in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22062000

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

36-27-5

Detail 22062010

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind cook line.

42-01-4

Detail 22062005

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

21-12-4

Detail 22062004

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

Aug 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 21237384

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler, manager rearranged products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21237381

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with all purpose cleaner not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21237385

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter next to food preparation area. Employee removed and stored segregated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21237382

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

14-17-4

Detail 21237383

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

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

12B-12-5

Detail 20793983

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cook drink from an open bottle of water . Operator intervened and had him wash hands Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20793981

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks above products in the reach in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20793985

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

36-73-4

Detail 20793984

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled

23-03-4

Detail 20793980

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

08B-12-5

Detail 20793982

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked corn in the reach in cooler with cover. Operator added a cover Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 20793979

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

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 20471651

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of rice/ Mac in cheese in the reach in cooler without date marking made yesterday per operator - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20471650

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelving rusted - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Time Extended

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

02B-02-5

Detail 20314401

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed drive thru without the advisory.

02C-02-5

Detail 20314402

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of rice/ Mac in cheese in the reach in cooler without date marking made yesterday per operator

36-73-4

Detail 20314398

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled

08B-47-4

Detail 20314395

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor. Operator removed, wash and sanitize

36-68-5

Detail 20314403

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods heavily soiled

33-16-4

Detail 20314399

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 20314400

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed next to cookline

14-17-4

Detail 20314397

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelving rusted

36-27-5

Detail 20314396

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