Conch Town USA
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
43
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Conch Town USA stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee change gloves no hand wash. Coached employee on proper glove changing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink. Operator removed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
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 shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in cooler soiled.
23-24-4
43
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw conch not date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door in disrepair. Observed employee restroom door in disrepair.
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling at dry storage area. Observed ceiling paint damaged throughout kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed License which expired October 1, 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards in prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of both rear exit doors, kitchen and dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the entrance of employee restroom.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair throughout establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall inside employee restroom behind toilet seat. Observed hole above hood system. Observed hole to the right of walk in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cook line soiled. Observed soiled gaskets inside reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler by dry storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
35
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -green hose on rear of building
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. -Damian, only food handler besides certified food managers, has been employed more than 60 days **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. -operator received via email during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of stove facing fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in triple sink, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled, retested 100ppm
21-07-4
47
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed behind the ice machine.
29-28-4
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. Form provided via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per the manager the conch salad is served raw. The manager put an asterisk on the menus with a marker. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to the fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole next to the ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager invert the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
43
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed employee Archie missing food handler training employee has been employed for more than 2 months **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer **Warning**
38-04-4
78
Dec 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken raw shell eggs and raw fish stored over ready to eat foods and unwashed produce. Operator moved items to be properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles of degreaser and oven cleaner with no label. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage room
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in storage room.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer.
38-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Conch Town USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Conch Town USA on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Conch Town USA?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Conch Town USA.
How does Conch Town USA compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Conch Town USA most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Conch Town USA's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Conch Town USA have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Conch Town USA 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 Conch Town USA inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Conch Town USA is inspected around two times per year on average.
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