Fanmi Island Bites

900 N Krome Ave, Florida City, FL 33034

African

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Fanmi Island Bites four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Fanmi Island Bites scores about where you'd expect for a Florida City restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above plantains inside reach in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. At the time of the inspection operator was not able to turn on water . **Warning**

27-12-4

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink and at hand wash sink. **Warning**

27-09-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Mar 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fanmi Island Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fanmi Island Bites on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Fanmi Island Bites compare to other restaurants in Florida City?

Fanmi Island Bites most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Florida City average of 66.

Has Fanmi Island Bites' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fanmi Island Bites have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fanmi Island Bites means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Fanmi Island Bites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fanmi Island Bites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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