Snappers Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
55
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Snappers Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Opa-Locka restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside the restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for morel than 24/hrs inside reach cooler without date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box with chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris inside oven,
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on the shelf under the preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: On 9/22/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on the shelf under the preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: On 9/22/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle. **Warning** **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: On 9/22/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: On 9/22/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled. ** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in colors soiled by cooking equipments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: On 9/22/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in colors soiled by cooking equipments. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked white rice food items ins the walk in's cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: On 9/22/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked white rice food items ins the walk in's cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked white rice held for more than 24/hrs without date inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups without handles inside the seasoning container. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on the shelf under the preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor under cooking equipments and shelves in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in colors soiled by cooking equipments. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked white rice food items ins the walk in's cooler. **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with conch on the floor inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
74
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, coleslaw, sauce and conch salad held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under shelves.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle by back door. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign on hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
50
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: On 10/17/2023 at the time of callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents-dusty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: On 10/17/2023 at the time of callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents-dusty. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground by grease receptacle by back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: On 10/17/2023 at the time of callback inspection Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground by grease receptacle by back door. **Warning** manager is waiting for grease company to replace grease receptacle. **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: On 10/17/2023 at the time of callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: On 10/17/2023 at the time of callback inspection No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Advised employee he corrected it **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snappers Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snappers Fish & Chicken on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snappers Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Snappers Fish & Chicken.
How does Snappers Fish & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Snappers Fish & Chicken most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Snappers Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Snappers Fish & Chicken have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven 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 three times per year on average.
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