Star Seafood Restaurant & Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
52
Score
The Star Seafood Restaurant & Cafe, located at 4709 NW 183 St in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on February 6, 2026. This inspection noted two major and nine minor violations, including disrepair in the ceiling tiles due to water damage and employees drinking from unenclosed containers in food preparation areas. While most of the facility's nine recorded inspections have been low-risk, the most recent one indicated several areas needing attention.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored in both hand sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed multiple employees open water bottles on preparation table.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed metal pots with not sanitizer step. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid on disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, raw beef inside standing water on preparation sink, operator open the cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table. Operator stored in chlorine sanitizer bucket of 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
52
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 100°F. Operator discard the water. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
64
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
86
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside standing water at 84° F, operator placed on top of the stove to reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on kitchen ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water on hand sink and mop sink. Operator inserted snake during inspection. Observed water draining successfully. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
67
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Operator printed out and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Emailed food employees responsibility form, operator printed out/ employee signed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled located above three compartment sink, observed mop sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towel on top of preparation table, operator placed inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers.
02D-01-5
55
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
74
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
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