A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach
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700 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach has accumulated 234 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across inspections, including handwashing and hand/arm washing failures in at least 6 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in at least 3 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 4 inspections, time-as-control violations in at least 3 inspections, and employee health reporting failures in 2 recent inspections. Consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 6 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A formal warning was issued on December 21, 2023 after an inspection found 12 violations including management awareness, shell stock requirements, and proper cooking temperature failures. On May 28, 2025, another warning was issued following 12 violations cited the previous day; a callback inspection on May 29, 2025 found compliance. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 identified 21 violations including three high-priority findings—proper hand/arm washing, consumer advisory, and time as control—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections46 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach last inspected?
- A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach are: Management awareness, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach had?
- A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach find?
- A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, A Fish Called Avalon in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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