Golden Rule Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
30
Score
Golden Rule Seafood appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Golden Rule Seafood was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Golden Rule Seafood's latest score of 30 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (45 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45 F - Cold Holding); conch (45 F - Cold Holding); lobster salad (44 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45 F - Cold Holding); beans (44 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager food was placed yesterday night and Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (45 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45 F - Cold Holding); conch (45 F - Cold Holding); lobster salad (44 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45 F - Cold Holding); beans (44 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager food was placed yesterday night and Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed 2 ice machines by the fish department. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards no longer cleanable. Manager discarded them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn by the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door by the ice machines . **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the fish department. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at preparation area at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust at the walk in cooler by the fish department. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under the hand wash sink at the bar. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored above customer food inside the walk in cooler. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
30
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mango slow salad dated 12/09 on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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 thawed tuna inside ROP bag at walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also observed Oyster (46 F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg Wash (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Operator placed with ice to cool it down properly. Also observed Crab (51F - Cold Holding); Crab (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator removed it and stored inside walk in cooler to cool it down properly. Also observed Oyster (46 F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen next to walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in front of ice machine at preparation area. Also observed missing tile above beer walk in cooler.
36-36-4
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 thawed tuna inside ROP bag at walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food items stored next to establishment food inside walk in freezer at fish preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door at preparation area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed all around kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris. Employee clean floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed next to the wall at walk in freezer. Also observed inside chest freezer at cook line area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler. Operator cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf rusty next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
14-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler. Also observed standing water inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at preparation area at kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed 3 clean plastic containers broken on shelf next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko bread container with not labeled on it. Operator labeled it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
21
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cups stored inside HWS by entrance of kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by dishwasher reach in cooler area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb connection with splitter and not vacuum breaker installed under preparation sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in cooler handle soiled,Also hot box handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front walk in cooler freezer entrance.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area over soup station.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at preparation area, cooking line.
14-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scooper handle inside ceviche container at walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded the ceviche. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at units at preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table next to walk in cooler entrance and all throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
58
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled, observed bottom part of most preparation tables soiled with old food and grease accumulated, observed food container exterior soiled stored under preparation table next to the walk in cooler, observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor coming off, disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall between ice machine heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw ceviches stored over pico de gallo.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. During the inspection observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on the floor underneath a small steam table located next to the flat grill in the kitchen, in the reach in cooler next to the flat grill located in the kitchen observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling between the reach in cooler door hinge and gasket.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler located in front of the oven in the cook line observed cooked pasta (67F - Cold Holding); scallops (43F - Cold Holding); mahi fish (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (57F - Cold Holding); as per chef for less than 4 hours, chef transferred all food products from this unit to the walk in cooler on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid for license on site.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled, observed interior of all reach in coolers soiled with old food and grease accumulation, observed interior of oven and microwave soiled, located in the cook line.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled, observed bottom part of most preparation tables soiled with old food and grease accumulated, observed food container exterior soiled stored under preparation table next to the walk in cooler, observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored on top of ice machine no inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. During the inspection observed 2 dead roaches on the floor behind the ice machine, observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under the reach in cooler in front of the three compartment sink, observed one dead roach on bottom outside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line near the flat grill, observed one dead plastered to the leg of a small serving cart located next to the reach in cooler by the grill in the kitchen, observed 2 dead roaches inside a cooling device controller on the hanged on the wall by the kitchen door exit.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer/cooler floor soiled with old grease and food residue in the floor under most cooking and storage equipments. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor coming off, disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. WIF located in the fish market area.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, located across walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall between ice machine heavy soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Wet whipping cloth stored on preparation tables all trough the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
20
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the Walk cooler observed coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); chef stated that the walk in cooler was opened for a long period of time. Chef closed walk in cooler door to rapidly cool down the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee fixed it onsite. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the reach in cooler located next to the walk in cooler observed a container used to scoop with no handle. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled, reach in cooler located in front of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
58
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fish (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were placed on line less than an hour ago. The manager moved them to the walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to the door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage.
02A-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on the prep cooler for salads. Also observed in the rice at the steam table. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage area and next to the employee restroom.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains and cracks in the ice machine area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the prep coolers in the cook line area.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall behind the mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on the oven door. The manager moved the tongs. **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 the handle in the flour. The manager moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with tortillas and another with sugar. The manager labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Rule Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Rule Seafood on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Rule Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Golden Rule Seafood.
How does Golden Rule Seafood compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Golden Rule Seafood most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Golden Rule Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Golden Rule Seafood have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Golden Rule Seafood 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 Golden Rule Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Rule Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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