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SOUTH DADE FISH RESTAURANT

22153 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 33170

License #2338164

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72.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SOUTH DADE FISH RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 61 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 42 of them so far.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on March 10, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 4 major, and 9 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
42
Coverage note
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  • •The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero imported notes.
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter oven door.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at front counter reach in cooler.
  • [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter handwash sink.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed near triple sink.
  • [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in sink; not in use.
  • [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent via email to operator.
  • [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date not marked on tags. Coach operator
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at front counter.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of fabuloso stored with to go pan at front counter.
  • [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where seasonings are stored. Observed rust on prep table.
  • [24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front counter handwash sink working metal containers of floor exposed to splash.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer in the dining area.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
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SOUTH DADE FISH RESTAURANT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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