Snappers Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
74
Score
Snappers Fish & Chicken, located at 1795 Nw 79 St in Miami, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on December 2, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues with equipment in poor repair and food stored on the floor, some of which were corrected on-site. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over its 11 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris , employee removed and washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed empty reach in cooler with rust and not working in front dining room. Manager removed and discarded to back dumpster area during inspection. Also observed torn gaskets inside reach in cooler across frying station **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and food resulted under oven. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor next to front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris. At cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue and plastic glove inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed metal shelves inside reach in cooler soiled with rust. Employee covered shelves with aluminum foil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled on top 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white onions being stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top soda machine tray , employee removed, washed and stored inside metal container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven equipment door handle. Manager removed, washed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal water being stored inside reach in cooler across from oven. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Employee added new foil to shelves inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler , walk in cooler, microwave exterior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle for reach in cooler soiled with food debris in preparation area , manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground metal bars around the dumpster area, manager removed and discarded inside the dumpster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves next to oven soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris , manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust . Manager covered with foil paper during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with seasoning not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of acetaminophen stored above prep table at the front counter.
41-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near cook line. Operator mopped immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
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 touching fish mix near dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 72F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation located across cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
64
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); Raw Gizzards (47 F) Cold Holding at Reach in Cooler at Cook Line , as per employee Since previous Day.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked wings with out time marking.
03F-02-5
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 Cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); Raw Gizzards (47 F) Cold Holding at Reach in Cooler at Cook Line , as per employee Since previous Day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed cooked wings with out time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed vents with heavy accumulation of Dust at the ware washing Area and Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with black substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed Reach in Cooler gasket in disrepair at cook line. Observed Reach in Cooler Door unable to completely close at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed on walk in Cooler and Across from Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed floor soiled with old food debris behind flat top grill. Observed floor drain heavily soiled at Ware washing area.
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Observed in Walk in Freezer and ware washing area.
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observed mold like substance on shelves inside reach in Cooler at cook Area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed hoods soiled with Accumulated grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed soiled old food debris and at cook area
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Observed at cook line
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.Observed toilet heavily soiled.
32-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed at Walk in in Cooler , Walk in Freezer and Reach in Cooler.
23-24-4
29
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed grout on tiles missing throughout floor at kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
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's inside flour. Manager stored scoops with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen prep refrigerated table soil inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 3 door reach in cooler across from fryer, standing water.
29-49-6
61
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Aug 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler, manager rearranged products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with all purpose cleaner not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter next to food preparation area. Employee removed and stored segregated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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