Belly Fish
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
The most recent inspection for Belly Fish, located at 3060 Sw 37 Ave Unit 104 in Miami, FL, was conducted on January 27, 2026, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified one critical violation and four minor violations, including issues with equipment in poor repair, soiled floors, and ice buildup in freezers. Belly Fish has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its ten recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at shelf next to fryer at cook line gyoza (74F - Hot Holding); tempura shrimp (68F - Hot Holding). As per chef less than 1 hour.
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed spilled sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins Observed box of napkins and condiments cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer and at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear of kitchen storage area, plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. Operator removed and stored onto lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer throughout.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored over rolling container of dry rice. Operator removed container of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer trays of crispy rice stored under vent uncovered.
08B-12-5
78
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table across from fryer crispy rice (119F - Hot Holding). Operator began to reheat.
03B-01-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler frozen, reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from packaging to thaw.
06-09-1
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has submitted plans for seating increase but plans are not yet approved. Plan review is waiting for written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, containers of Wagyu beef and tuna stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at prep table across from cook line, to go container not inverted.
25-06-4
70
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to exit door.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of edamame at prep cooler across from cook line. Chef removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has submitted plans for seating increase but plans are not yet approved. Plan review is waiting for written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, containers of Wagyu beef and tuna stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at rear kitchen prep area. Chef removed and placed in triple sink to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
67
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Alexander D as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Alexander D as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment in the process of expanding seating capacity by increasing floor space, and remodeling of kitchen area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of ovens soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris, opposite cookline. **Warning**
22-08-4
61
Apr 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
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