Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149

Other

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

High Risk

Miami Seaquarium has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker next to back entry.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not know how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method.

53B-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal scrubber inside hand washing sink by 3CS.

31A-11-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at salty'splay ground area.

32-12-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3CS missing one leg and reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair next to hand washing sink.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer next to hot holding unit at front counter.

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Also, notice chest freezer handles soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor not sealed all around property.

36-02-5

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Expired quaternary chemical test kit on 10-2024 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on reach in freezer by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on reach in freezer by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of pizza oven soiled. Observed ice machine interior soiled. At the time of the inspection manager cleaned and sanitized surface. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-32-5

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.

10-14-5

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor in kitchen.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miami Seaquarium last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miami Seaquarium on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miami Seaquarium?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Miami Seaquarium.

How does Miami Seaquarium compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Miami Seaquarium most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Miami Seaquarium's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Miami Seaquarium have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Miami Seaquarium 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 Miami Seaquarium inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Seaquarium is inspected around three times per year on average.

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