Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens

Last inspected:

19747 Nw 37 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Overview

Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens has been inspected 21 times on record between 2022 and March 2026, accumulating 175 violations—an average of 8.3 per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 of the 8 most recent inspections, and chemical storage violations were cited in 5 consecutive inspections between February 2024 and August 2025, indicating persistent systemic management issues. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 documented 30 violations including four high-priority findings (management awareness, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, chemical storage) and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
175Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.3 violations / inspection 8.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens last inspected?
Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens?
The most frequently cited violations at Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens had?
Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens find?
Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens ever been shut down?
No, Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Captain Fish & Chicken in Miami Gardens has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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