Cod Seafood & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
Cod Seafood & Grill, located at 5881 NW 37 Ave in Miami, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 11, 2026, with a score of 78. The inspection noted five minor violations, including soiled equipment handles which were corrected on-site, and repeat violations for soiled ceiling tiles and a damaged cutting board. This facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its eleven on-record evaluations.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle on reach in cooler door. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite.
22-16-4
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and ceiling vents throughout the lobby area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the front counter by seafood display area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to the restrooms.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Kitchen: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the seafood display area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
67
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon and ice in hand washing sink in the kitchen. The cook removed the items and cleaned the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The cook put the container on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the preparation area. The cook removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.
31B-04-4
52
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) operator emptied most of solution and added more water. New reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (90F - Hot Holding) as per employee item was prepared approximately 2 hours ago and left next to oven. Employee began reheating item on stove top **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 fish in walk in cooler completely thawed in vacuum packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting fish with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container in ware washing area with a crack in container. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil with no label **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Cooler gaskets at preparation area were torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Cooler gaskets at preparation area were torn **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
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