Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami
Last inspected:
3621 Nw 54 St, Miami, FL 33142Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami has accumulated 190 violations across 25 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Food contact surface violations appear in nearly every inspection, as do chemical storage and consumer advisory violations. High-priority violations including employee health policy violations, handwashing facility deficiencies, and approved food source issues have been cited repeatedly across the inspection record. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on November 7, 2024 after inspectors found handwashing facility violations, approved food source violations, and food contact surface violations. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 was completed with no further action, documenting four basic violations related to food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and time as control.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami last inspected?
- Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami had?
- Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami find?
- Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Heads or Tails Seafood in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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