BAHAMA FISH MARKET

Name: BAHAMA FISH MARKET
Address: 7202 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33172, US
Rating: 69

7202 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL 33172

License #2318370

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69 Grade F / 100

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BAHAMA FISH MARKET in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 21 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 23, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 4 major, and 7 minor.

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[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over raw vegetables.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[06-06-5] Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed scallops thawing at room temperature on prep room area, temped 39°F, staff placed in walk in cooler.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at family bathroom, staff provided new roll.

Warning Issued
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish fillets being thawed at room temperature beneath the preparation table in the prep kitchen. Operator removed item and placed it in walk in cooler.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling clean equipment on the cooking line after touching unclean surfaces, without washing or sanitizing their hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on most of the equipment door handles.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken Breast stored over cut avocados in 3 doors reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Bernardo, Moran, David Padilla, and Julian .
[11-26-1] 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.

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