Miami Finga Licking 176
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
43
Score
The most recent inspection for Miami Finga Licking 176, located at 17647 NW 27 Ave in Miami Gardens, FL, on March 18, 2026, resulted in a high-risk score of 43. This inspection identified two critical, four major, and three minor violations, including issues with thawing procedures for reduced oxygen packaged fish and equipment in poor repair. Historical data indicates a pattern of high-risk scores across six previous inspections at this establishment.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
43
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
39
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
23
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Violations — Mar 18, 2026 Inspection
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 10 snapper and 5 salmon filets thawed completely in ROP. Operator discarded all products, inspector provided handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in next to hand sink. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 snapper and 5 salmon filets thawed completely in ROP. Operator discarded all products, inspector provided handout. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer: turkey wings (118F - Hot Holding); seafood rice (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator turned warmer up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed current plans on file not matching with the current layout of the establishment. A bar was added to the front counter, 1 handwashing sink and prep sink, 2 soda guns and reach in coolers. Observed 3 compartment sink moved to the back of the kitchen and kitchen handwashing sink was moved to the corner in front of a reach in cooler. Observed a covered ice machine outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed none at kitchen hand sink. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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