Snappers Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Snappers Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
By comparison, the average Miami Gardens facility scores 80, putting Snappers Fish & Chicken on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
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7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed single cutting board with marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled, mop sink soiled, exterior garbage container soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Reach in cooler shelves with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water 79F, 3 minutes running. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: No hot running water at three compartment sink, Observed hot water 79°F, 3 minutes running. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed single cutting board with marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled, mop sink soiled, exterior garbage container soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle on hand sink on disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Reach in cooler shelves with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
29-11-4
58
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee getting inside the kitchen from outside and started cooking wings without wash his hands. Educated employee regarding properly hand washing procedures. Operator properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 8 live flies on the walk by the mop sink and three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tilapia (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzard (49F - Cold Holding) more than 4 hours as per operator. Observed chicken wings (79F - Hot Holding); Fish (87F - Hot Holding); shrimp (88F - Hot Holding), located next to fryer. For more than 4 hours as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tilapia (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzard (49F - Cold Holding) more than 4 hours as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (79F - Hot Holding); Fish (87F - Hot Holding); shrimp (88F - Hot Holding), located next to fryer. For more than 4 hours as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple dirty towels inside hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water 79°F, 3 minutes running. **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on top of preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed single cutting board with marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 49°F, food stored inside are the following, tilapia (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzard (49F - Cold Holding) more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside water at 76°F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled, mop sink soiled, exterior garbage container soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle on hand sink on disrepair. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Reach in cooler shelves with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
15
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors under fryers heavily soiled with grease. Observed floors heavily soiled by the front windows. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed floors behind fryers with accumulation of grease, employee are cleaning during the inspection. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of 3 door reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Standing water in bottom of 3 door reach-in-cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
67
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken gizzards over raw tilapia in the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed grouper and snapper in reduced oxygen packaging with warning label not taken out of the bag. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn (99F - Hot Holding) for more than 2 hours, as per operator. Unit does not work properly. Item was discarded. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); seafood rice (50F - Cold Holding); snapper (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); seafood rice (50F - Cold Holding); snapper (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed corn (99F - Hot Holding) for more than 2 hours, as per operator. Unit does not work properly. Item was discarded. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tilapia (98F - Hot Holding); chicken tender (101F - Hot Holding) stored by the fryers as per operator, cooked 2 hours ago. Operator reheated items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the kitchen handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the kitchen handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By the warewashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. **Warning**
14-74-7
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 grouper and snapper in reduced oxygen packaging with warning label not taken out of the bag. Stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed steam table in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of 3 door reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors under fryers heavily soiled with grease. Observed floors heavily soiled by the front windows. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4
15
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed hood system with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed conch salad (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window over night. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed conch salad (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window over night. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch salad (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window over night. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed conch salad (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window over night. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed steam table exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed steam table exterior soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
45
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed conch salad (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window over night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch salad (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window over night. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tilapia (110F - Hot Holding); shrimp (127F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed steam table exterior soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink by the mop sink with no hot water line. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the warewashing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. **Warning**
21-14-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings thawing in room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire kitchen. **Warning**
36-10-4
25
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
35
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over tilapia in the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch salad (51F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for 2 days, as per operator. Operator discarded item.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed flour containers are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad on the online menu not being identified as raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment selling raw conch salad with no consumer advisory in the online menu or at the store. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple storage containers cracked in the warehouse washing area.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all dry storage shelves rusted on top of 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple bags of chicken wings thawing in the 3 compartment sink in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and chicken seasoning with no name label on the containers.
02D-01-5
25
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed come from outside and began working without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw tilapia. Located in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bowl being stored in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager available. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - AC vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining pallets of takeout containers. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located under kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in prep area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment with grease buildup and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust buildup. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and seasoning removed from their original container placed in plastic bins and not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Aug 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jun 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Monique Henry, Eusebio Morejon, Keesharia Smith with more then 2 months of being hired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-03: At the time of callback inspection no food handle certificate for employees name Monique Henry, Eusebio Morejon, Keesharia Smith with more then 2 months of being hired. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling located above preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-03: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-03: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-03: At the time of the callback inspection observed shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Jun 2, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies flying above preparation area, also observed one live fly landing on top of raw chicken. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (56°F - Cold Holding) located next to the fryer, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (88°F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (81°F - Hot Holding) located next to the fryer, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink located by the reach in freezer. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Monique Henry, Eusebio Morejon, Keesharia Smith with more then 2 months of being hired. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle without label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling located above preparation table. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed insulated cups on the floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on the table in front of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking coffee in front of the fryer while they cooking the chicken wings. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container not inverted. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw fish inside reach in cooler stored under rusted shelves without covered. Operator properly covered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All around the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
22
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above dry storage area,togo food containers soiled with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit opposite cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the side door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile broken at the mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryers soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, unit opposite cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snappers Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snappers Fish & Chicken on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snappers Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Snappers Fish & Chicken.
How does Snappers Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Snappers Fish & Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Snappers Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Snappers Fish & Chicken have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Snappers Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Snappers Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snappers Fish & Chicken is inspected around five times per year on average.
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