Captain Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
32
Score
Inspectors have visited Captain Fish & Chicken eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Miami Gardens average 80, so Captain Fish & Chicken trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen stored on top of paper towel dispenser at hand sink.
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw snapper completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator products were taken from walk in cooler and placed inside reach in cooler one hour prior to inspection. Operator took products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment utilizing bleach for sanitizer. As per operator they ran out of bleach. Operator purchased bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled next to cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage near back door.
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 reach in cooler next to cook line with ambient temperature 50F.
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 raw snapper completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris and grease buildup underneath cook line.
36-73-4
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 stored inside container of seasoning with handle in contact with product.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad stored in the walk in cooler since 3 days ago, as per operator with no date label.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with dust in the back storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in fliptop reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (56F - Cold Holding) placed in the kitchen less than 1 hour ago, as per operator. Item was placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (89F - Hot Holding) less than 1 hour ago, as per operator. Operator reheated chicken wings (173F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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. Observed conch salad prepared 6 days ago with no date label in the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on the floor of the kitchen. Observed chicken wings stored in the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed chicken wings (50F-53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed chicken wings (50F-53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. Observed shrimp (26F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (40F - Cold Holding); tilapia (Frozen) stored inside the walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken over marinated raw shrimp stored inside the reach in cooler in front of the fryers. Operator stored properly during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the women's bathroom, operator placed new bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw conch salad at the front counter with no consumer advisory. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Nezam Saleh expired certificate on 4/24/24.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the women's bathroom hand drying device not working properly. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling tile by the mop sink.
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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F, advised operator to open walk in freezer door to let the cold air inside until unit is fixed.
14-74-7
35
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10/01/23 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: conch salad and Cole slaw not date marked. As per operator, prepared two days again. Operator place the labels on the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in front of of the cook line.
23-24-4
61
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket is torn.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Captain Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Captain Fish & Chicken on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Captain Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Captain Fish & Chicken.
How does Captain Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Captain Fish & Chicken most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Captain Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Captain Fish & Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Captain Fish & Chicken 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 Captain Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Captain Fish & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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