Snapper Fish and Chicken

5330 Nw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33142

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Snapper Fish and Chicken stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Snapper Fish and Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on no hand wash. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands on site. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed flour on door handles of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Feb 20, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles containing degreaser and glass cleaner not labeled in back chemical storage area. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer located outside of establishment with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk in freezer unit located outside.

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); conch fritters (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator conch fritters were placed in reach in cooler more than 4 hours ago, raw shrimp and raw fish were placed in cooler at approximately 9:30 am operator moved fish and shrimp to walk in cooler to chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: At time of callback inspection observed raw shrimp 48F cold holding, raw marinated shrimp 45F Cold holding breaded crab cakes 48F cold holding, as per operator these food items were moved to reach in cooler on cook line at approximately 9 am, operator moved items to walk in freezer for rapid chill, **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed cakes in front counter display with no invoice **Warning**

01B-04-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed conch fritters (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator items were placed in cooler over 4 hours ago. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); conch fritters (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator conch fritters were placed in reach in cooler more than 4 hours ago, raw shrimp and raw fish were placed in cooler at approximately 9:30 am operator moved fish and shrimp to walk in cooler to chill. **Warning**

03A-02-5

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 scoop handle touching okra in reach in freezer, operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snapper Fish and Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snapper Fish and Chicken on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snapper Fish and Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Snapper Fish and Chicken.

How does Snapper Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Snapper Fish and Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Snapper Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snapper Fish and Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Snapper Fish and Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Snapper Fish and Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Snapper Fish and Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.

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