Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
14
Score
Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on May 7, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 20 violations to closer to 32 violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
7
Major latest
23
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bib in food preparation area near 3 compartment sink and walk ins. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no dates on tags that are on file for three months. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed raw oysters in a food pan inside walk in cooler with no tag. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-10-4
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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled prep counter tops, can opener, interior of reach in cooler at prep counters, soiled with food debris shelf housing ready to use plates under stream table, interior of reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food strainer inside the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed an accumulation of rust build up on shelves housing clean food pans across of dry storage room, also observed on shelf housing pots and pans across of dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both male and female bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles of reach in coolers in the kitchen area and for oven door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth above bar area where drinks and coffee preparation occur and secondary prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen/warewash area, secondary prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal food pans stored on top of each other on shelves across of dishwashing machine. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door frames, door gaskets and panels of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Also observed broken door gaskets for reach in cooler across of handwashing sink in the kitchen. Observed ice chest cover and handle in poor repair, located in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen and ware wash area, under equipment and under shelves near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed around kitchen and ware wash areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef on the floor inside walk in freezer. Operator placed on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walk on freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield for ceiling light in dry storage area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand wash sink water knobs, soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser in the kitchen. Also observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers and for the walk in freezer and cooler. Also observed heavily soiled spray nozzle and hose near steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for reach in cooler in the kitchen and also for reach in housing beverages at the central bar. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered raw fish, sauces and raw scallop inside reach in cooler at prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing floor grouting in kitchen and food preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind sink and prep sink in the kitchen, behind stove line, at dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of prep counters in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on prep counters around kitchen. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe with no label margarine in plastic containers on a kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves in the kitchen and in then back prep area across of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
14
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 40 minor violations.
View 52 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above milk in the reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above oysters in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 pieces of fish thawed and no longer frozen kept in ROP bag inside walk cooler. Stop Sale issued.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of raid on top of prep table in kitchen area. Operator took the spray away. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 92°F in kitchen area.
10-05-5
High Priority - Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bib in food preparation area near 3 compartment sink and walk ins.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the posted license expired on Oct. 1, 2025. Operator was able to pay fee and provided proof during the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in the kitchen area.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed tag was removed from one bag of oysters in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the tag inside the container. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, stained cutting boards through out kitchen area, metal shelving unit housing clean metal food containers/clean pots and the meat grinder.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelving units where clean food metal containers are stored and the shelf under prep table where clean pots and pans are stored.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked fish and cooked rice and beans with no date marked. Per operator, fish was cooked on Sunday and rice and beans was cooked on Monday. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the reach in freezer near walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on the reach in coolers in front and kitchen area, oven, walk in cooler and walk in freezer and oven handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stain on ceiling tile above walk-in in freezer.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed a metal cup soiled with burnt rice stored next to clean metal food pans on shelving unit for clean pans.
24-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean glasses stored next to hand wash sink not protected from splash and cross contamination. Operator removed glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting board and clean dishes stored on the floor next to employee storing table. Per operator, they are to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean glasses stored next to hand wash sink not protected from splash and cross contamination.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean metal food pans stored on dirty shelving racks, .
24-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed sliding door of reach-in cooler in disrepair in the front area and the reach in freezer lid in disrepair in the back area.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on the preparation tables through out the kitchen and preparation areas no longer cleanable and stained soiled.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee apron stored in a dry storage trolley where tortilla chips are stored.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while preparing and handling beverages.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hair restraint while handling food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed condensation on the glass walls of reach in coolers in the front area. Also handle for lid of reach in freezer in disrepair. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled with grease and old food debris on the floor around and behind stove area; old food debris and soiled floors through out kitchen area, food storage and food preparation area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen, food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas and front areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a basket of limes stored on the floor in front area. Operator placed limes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls in disrepair, through out the kitchen area, next to walk-in freezer and above sink in employee bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, reach in cooler vents in front area and extreme amount of ice on the floor of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on garbage bin. Operator took away for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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 in flour container not above food.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the inside panel of the door of walk in freezer in disrepair, exposing insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of oven and door gaskets of reach in coolers, reach in freezers, and walk in cooler and freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed accumulation of debris and mold like substance on exterior of dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, front and warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen, storage, warewashing and food preparation areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Observed in-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Observed interior of oven has accumulation of black substance, grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Observed missing floor grouting in kitchen, food preparation, food storage, ware-washing areas and in the employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in employee bathroom and at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink in the front area.
29-20-5
Basic - Observed wet mop in food preparation area not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses but stored on preparation tables through out kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of doors and interior soiled of reach in coolers in the front area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of ham and cheese not covered in the reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 10 pieces of fish thawed and no longer frozen kept in ROP bag inside walk cooler. Stop sale was issued.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen warewashing, food storage, food preparation areas above handwashing sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe of hand wash sink located in kitchen area and leaking pipe under the 3 compartment sink where walk in freezer is located.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no identifying label at the front counter. Sugar was labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
3
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
25
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide can in kitchen.
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at drawer cooler in kitchen; cooked pasta (52F - cold holding ). As per operator for more than 4 hours. Also observed at front dessert cooler; tres leches (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator, for 2 days. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drawer cooler in kitchen; cooked pasta (52F - cold holding ). As per operator for more than 4 hours. Also observed at front dessert cooler; tres leches (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator, for 2 days. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
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 chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook use his cell phone, then engage in food preparation without washing his hands. Employee was coached to wash hands after touching soiled surfaces.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 0 ppm.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed at employee bathroom.
32-11-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed tres leches and natilla that can be sold to go not including product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches and natilla not date marked front counter reach in cooler. As per operator desserts were cooked 2 days ago. Also observed fish dip inside the reach in cooler at the front counter not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of Wd40 on shelf in kitchen over food prep area.
41-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp thawing out in hand wash sink at butcher station. Employee removed shrimp from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a lot of Insect inside control device installed by the walk in cooler.
35A-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing over hand wash sink by butcher station. Also observed 2 missing ceiling tiles and 2 ceiling tiles in disrepair over dishwashing machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 reach in coolers not working properly . Located at the kitchen area.
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP filets of fish thawed in walk in cooler. Operator cut open all ROP fish. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on cook line. Operator discarded board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed butcher wearing no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at dish storage shelf. Coached operator on proper drying procedures.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in butcher station lid broken. Also observed glass at front counter display cases broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles in kitchen floor broken and deep grout throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic hotel pans on stored dish shelf.
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall in employee bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease build under hood in kitchen area.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at butcher station.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in container of water at 88 F at cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom, no hand wash sign, also observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe leaking below 3 compartment sink at butcher station.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 reach in coolers in main kitchen island station.
29-49-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill and grinder power tools stored on top of shelf over food preparation area. Operator removed tools. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing out in hand wash sink at butcher station. Employee removed shrimp from sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth stored on preparation tables throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
7
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing near walk in cooler.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice no date marking inside walk in cooler, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser at dry storage area not identified as its common name.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting boards at cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at shelf near 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots not inverted at shelf underneath reach in coolers.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk containers stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed container of fish stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
30
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread stored in thank you bags.
14-15-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On mop sink faucet outside back door. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over box of lettuce, and cooked stew. Employee rearranged items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on slicer guard and behind blade. Per manger last used yesterday, states dish washer will come in to clean before using again.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dark marks on cutting board in fish room. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets areas soiled on cook line reach in coolers, walk-in cooler. Buildup under handles on cook line reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored in employee bathroom. Employee relocated paper towels At time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink in fish cutting room.
29-11-4
45
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish filet stored over butter at reach in cooler next to three compartment sink Manager placed raw fish at bottom of reach in and butter raised to middle rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb in mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards of reach in prep tables soiled throughout the kitchen area, as well as prep table next to walk in freezer. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by cans and rack. Manager removed the blockage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper available at hand washing sink between three compartment sink and reach in cooler Manager re-filled paper dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom rack of prep table rusted by walk in cooling **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed at room temperature in prep area next to walk in freezer. Manager placed them under cold water running **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution by grill area . **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food prepared and portioned ready for use in pans not labeled. In walk in cooler. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates ready for use not inverted at reach in station next to fryers **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep table next to walk in freezer **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed air gap back door next to chest freezer and walk in coo **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vegetable inside containers stored in walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed usage of towel under cutting board at reach in prep station next to friers **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers. **Warning**
05-09-4
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Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At prep table next to walk in freezer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at kitchen area, slicer soiled at back of kitchen and flour container soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by mop bucket. Manager removed the mop bucket. Also hand sink blocked by walk in freezer, manager removed blockage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper on hand washing sink next to three compartment sink, and at prep station by walk in freezer. Manager replaced the paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust at bottom of prep tables in kitchen area.
22-31-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces not labeled at the prep station next to fryers.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance inside ice machine next to walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl inside of Italian sauce in the reach in cooler. Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen area,
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area and by walk in coolers.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair above the walk in freezer
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted next to steam table a d at prep table by slicer.
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at side door next to chest freezer.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By fryer station.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At front counter by fish refrigerators.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave soiled at prep table in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing above ice machines.
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs in hand washing sink at bat area and juice area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, and gaskets in walk in cooler and freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in ready to use containers at three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed air conditioner draining onto hand washing sink in front of three compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish not covered in the walk in cooler. Also cooked fish at reach in coolers.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed op not set up to dry at hand washing sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels not stored in Sanitizer water at prep tables in kitchen area.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2.
How does Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 have averaged around 32 violations per visit, up from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 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 Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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