Bahama Fish
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Bahama Fish has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 16 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Bahama Fish's latest score of 39 falls below the Miami average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over raw vegetables.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at family bathroom, staff provided new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed scallops thawing at room temperature on prep room area, temped 39°F, staff placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
39
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on most of the equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on most of the equipment door handles. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ tile shows water damage, located at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Ceiling/ tile shows water damage, located at front counter. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, throughout the restaurant areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Hole in or other damage to wall, throughout the restaurant areas. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling clean equipment on the cooking line after touching unclean surfaces, without washing or sanitizing their hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw meat in 4 doors reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken Breast stored over cut avocados in 3 doors reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the routine inspection employee primed dishwasher machine (Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Observed Bernardo, Moran, David Padilla, and Julian . **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter. During the inspection employee cleaned. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on most of the equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ tile shows water damage, located at front counter. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, throughout the restaurant areas. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut avocados not covered stored in 4 doors reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish fillets being thawed at room temperature beneath the preparation table in the prep kitchen. Operator removed item and placed it in walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5
12
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw chicken above fresh salsa and sauces. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed raw steak and raw chicken above fresh salsa and sauces; at callback. Cook on site moved order during callback inspection report. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chopper next to reach in cooler soiled. Observed shelves soiled where kitchen utensils and dry food are kept in kitchen area. Observed soiled can opener on prep table; operator placed in dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed shelves soiled where kitchen utensils and dry food are kept in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed multiple new employees with no signed agreement or training, less than 1 month since their hiring date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed multiple new employees with no signed agreement or training, less than 1 month since their hiring date; at time of callback. Inspector provided firm for manager to correct. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on food contact shelves and dry dish racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed on food contact shelves and dry dish racks; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at warewash area with no label. Operator wrote during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed spray bottle at warewash area with no label. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in beans. Operator discarded on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed cup used as scoop in beans; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed soiled door handles in kitchen area; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed throughout kitchen area; during call back. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to dryer where tiles are in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed next to dryer where tiles are in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed next to fryer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed next to fryer in kitchen; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near entrance to fish market. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed near entrance to fish market; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled vents in coolers. Observed soiled containers of exterior of food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed soiled vents in coolers. Observed soiled containers of exterior of food items; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed throughout kitchen area, at callback. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at bar with no label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed container of sugar at bar with no label; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
35
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
18
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
21
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cutting boards soiled, located throughout kitchen areas. Observed can opener soiled, located at preparation table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Duri the callback inspection observed cutting boards soiled, located throughout kitchen areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Duri the callback inspection observed cutting boards soiled, located throughout kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed wet towels on top of prep table in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed wet towels on top of prep table in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed interior of oven soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed interior of oven soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed standing ric shelve rusted located in the kitchen by the back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed standing ric shelve rusted located in the kitchen by the back door. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed interior of ric soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed interior of ric soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: During the callback inspection observed kitchen wall soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed kitchen wall soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
32
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greeter than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish (52F - Cold Holding); escabeche de pescado (51F - Cold Holding),cooked spaghetti(53F cold holding), stored inside the standing reach in cooler, located near the preparation area. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.
03A-02-5
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 greeter than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish (52F - Cold Holding); escabeche de pescado (51F - Cold Holding),cooked spaghetti(53F cold holding), stored inside standing reach in cooler, located near the preparation area. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lobster over cooked malanga fritter, stored inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching a soiled towel, and then touching slices of tomato without changing the gloves. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over lettuce stored inside walk in cooler. Operator removed items and placed them correctly.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cutting boards soiled, located throughout kitchen areas. Observed can opener soiled, located at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with mayonnaise stored on the floor, near preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed standing Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
36-27-5
23
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster with date marked for the day the operator opens the case not for last day served. Discussed with operator the correct procedures and read the instructions from the oyster tag. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Observed oyster with date marked for the day the operator opens the case not for last day served. Discussed with operator the correct procedures and read the instructions from the oyster tag. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Marisela Villeda expired on 11/07/22. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Observed Marisela Villeda expired on 11/07/22. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. By the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. By the dishwasher. **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and prep kitchen ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Kitchen and prep kitchen ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of condensed milk, buckets mayo, cases of avocados, and cases of bananas stored on floor by dry storage room, two cases of limes stored on the floor by the front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Observed buckets of condensed milk, buckets mayo, cases of avocados, and cases of bananas stored on floor by dry storage room. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers gasket soiled though out the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Observed all reach in coolers gasket soiled though out the kitchen soiled with food debris/mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen four door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen four door reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
58
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 7 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Inspector asked to throw away bucket water and redo the solution to the correct concentration. New solution (Chlorine 100ppm)
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly flying in the fish market prep area, and 1 fly flying in the back storage room.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee plating food at the steam table, them wipe gloved hands on the towel on the apron and touch ladle. Operator coached employee, employee washed hands properly and placed the ladle in the ware wash area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing gloves without washing his hands in the kitchen. Inspector coached the employee on the proper procedure on how to wash hands properly. Employee removed the gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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 cooked fish (46F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked fish (46F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Kitchen: bottle of prescription medicine stored on the shelf with seasonings.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw snapper fish stored in the walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Four door reach in cooler: raw beef and raw fish stored cherries and mayonnaise; raw shell eggs stored above cooked spaghetti and cooked fish. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster with date marked for the day the operator opens the case not for last day served. Discussed with operator the correct procedures and read the instructions from the oyster tag. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee washing gloves without washing his hands in the kitchen. Inspector coached the employee on the proper procedure on how to wash hands properly. Employee removed the gloves and washed hands properly. Observed plates and containers rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution by dishwasher employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
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 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in the dry storage room blocked by white containers. A handwashing sink in the kitchen attached to wall in the kitchen blocked by strainer and container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Employees signed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Observed Marisela Villeda expired on 11/07/22.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers gasket soiled though out the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed employee in the kitchen eating while preparing food. Observed in the kitchen, employee eating fried fish in the kitchen and then touch the lid on the the steam table. Inspector coached employee and informed the operator. Operator discarded the fried fish and employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
Basic - Observed in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle in the oven between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Observed plates and containers rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution by dishwasher employee.
22-54-4
Basic - Observed reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residue through out the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen four door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Employee restroom in the new prep area: to go containers, paper towels, and scofflaw cups stored inside the restroom with a toilet and urinal.
25-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water in the fish market prep area; two bag of shrimp thawing in ambient temperature; fish fillets thawing in standing water in the kitchen.
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside container with rice, flour and black beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in coolers doors in t(e kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and prep kitchen ceiling.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with a dangling bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment with grease buildup and food debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fish station prep area: above prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of condensed milk, buckets mayo, cases of avocados, and cases of bananas stored on floor by dry storage room, two cases of limes stored on the floor by the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spoons stored on a dirty container in the kitchen.
10-02-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. By the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks in the kitchen.
31B-04-4
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahama Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahama Fish on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahama Fish?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bahama Fish.
How does Bahama Fish compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bahama Fish most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bahama Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bahama Fish have averaged around 16 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bahama Fish means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bahama Fish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bahama Fish is inspected around four times per year on average.
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