Heads or Tails Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
82
Score
Heads Or Tails Seafood, located at 3621 Nw 54 St in Miami, FL, had a low-risk inspection on February 6, 2026, with a score of 82. The inspection noted four minor violations, including soiled handles on a reach-in cooler which were cleaned on-site. Other violations observed were a repeat issue with soiled ceiling tiles and ice buildup in a reach-in freezer.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board. Operator had it replaced with a clean one onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler handle in kitchen prep area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on the red beans container. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair above front entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching the black beans. Operator lifted the handle onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in reach in cooler by prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed by the cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with liquid/sauces and no labels in the kitchen area.
02D-01-5
55
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water of 86F at he cookline, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-05-5
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 Diana Perez expired 10/24/24 certificate. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple cell phones on top of prep tables in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers throughout the establishment. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed Observed minutas (68F - Cold Holding) stored under the steam table for less than 3 hours, operator placed item back into reach in cooler. **Warning**
06-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
58
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed a cook drink from her water bottle with gloves on and continued working serving food.
12A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the cooked rice at the steam table.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container labeled salt on the floor in dry storage room. The manager moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several severing spoons in a water temperature of 83°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and outside bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in a reach in cooler at the front counter. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
55
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish bin the reach in cooler by the back door. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding) in the drink cooler at the front entrance. As per the manager the items were placed in the cooler approximately 2 hours ago. The manager moved the items to an upright freezer for a quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal tray on top of the sink. The manager moved the tray. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters on the menu not identified as raw.
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers on the walk-in cooler floor. The manager put the the container on milk crates. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the fish prep area and the cook line. The manager found a sign and put at the fish preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed the hood vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle in the upright freezer. The manager discarded it.
12B-13-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed the upright cooler gasket torn at the cook line entrance.
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar by the coffee machine not labeled.
02D-01-5
33
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled Observed hood vents soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean container lids with old label attached
16-46-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored next to seasonings. Operator removed phone from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching beans. Operator lifted handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven next to sandwich station as accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
78
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived after inspection begun. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets throughout establishment are in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator lifted bucket off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at sandwich station next to cook line Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink at cook line and outside bar area in need of hand was sign
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature on cook line. Operator placed shrimp under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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