Snappers Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Snappers Fish & Chicken, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Snappers Fish & Chicken on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs store on the door oven handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Observed tongs store on the door oven handle. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the left side of the hood. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the left side of the hood. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several foods inside the reach in cooler at the front line and at reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Observed several foods inside the reach in cooler at the front line and at reach in freezer not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and pitted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Observed Alize R, Dulor F, Maniriah W. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 80°F after water running for about 3 minutes. As per manager water heater broke this morning. **Warning**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 80°F after water running for about 3 minutes. As per manager water heater broke this morning. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs store on the door oven handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the left side of the hood. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water reached 80°F after water running for about 3 minutes. As per manager water heater broke this morning. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several foods inside the reach in cooler at the front line and at reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
58
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic containers stored in stored on the hand wash sink next to the ice machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Employee identified which items contain raw or undercooked food on the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to ice machine at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to ice machine at preparation area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at dry storage rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the ice machine.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle.
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 scoop handle inside the seasoning bin.
10-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the left side of the hood.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several foods inside the reach in cooler at the front line and at reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 broken plastic containers stored in the repack by the 3 compartment sink.
14-38-4
37
Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 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 change gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned cake made offsite at display cooler at front counter not dated.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to ice machine at preparation area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to ice machine at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at dry storage rusted and pitted.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at dining area soiled with debris. Observed vent at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed ceiling tile over fry oil tank at preparation area soiled with food debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin at take out window. Employee placed ice scoop handle away from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed electric bug zapper at preparation table across from triple sink. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and pitted.
14-17-4
45
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bus tub in handwashing sink located next to ice machine at ware washing area. Manager had employee remove bus tub. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to ice machine at ware washing area missing soap.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed some rust on shelves at walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad in display case at front counter, as per manager prepared the day prior. Manager date marked product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Manager removed container and placed at three compartment sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly trap next to preparation area on shelf over dry goods. Manager removed fly trap from the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in bin next to take out window. Manager removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink next to ice machine at ware washing area missing hand wash sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Manger had employee close lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
52
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cardboard used as liner under fried chicken in the cook line. **Warning**
14-86-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between the reach in cooler lid crevice. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
55
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over onions. Employee placed chicken underneath it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 RIF located in front of the fryers gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed RIF located in front of the fryers interior with old food debris. Observed RIC located next to the fryers shelves soiled with old food accumulation.
22-16-4
67
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snappers Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snappers Fish & Chicken on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snappers Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Snappers Fish & Chicken.
How does Snappers Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Snappers Fish & Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Snappers Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snappers Fish & Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Snappers Fish & 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 Snappers Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snappers Fish & Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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