What is Snappers Fish & Chicken's health inspection score?

Snappers Fish & Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Snappers Fish & Chicken last inspected?

Snappers Fish & Chicken was last inspected on March 31, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Snappers Fish & Chicken have?

Snappers Fish & Chicken has 72 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Snappers Fish & Chicken safe to eat at?

Snappers Fish & Chicken has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Snappers Fish & Chicken serve?

Snappers Fish & Chicken serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Snappers Fish & Chicken

Name: Snappers Fish & Chicken
Address: 17990 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens, 33056
Rating: 53

17990 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens

Last Inspected: 3/31/2026

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Seafood•Miami Gardens

Ranked #382 of 416 in Miami GardensBetter than 55% of seafood restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 31, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

14.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

15x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 47/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (53/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2025

2 inspections

6 high priority

4 intermediate

20 basic

Oct

Jan 2026

2 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

26 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Complaint Full1 Routine - Food1 Routine

Mar 26

Complaint Full InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

7 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

86/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Basic (2)

−8 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 26

Complaint Full InspectionCall Back - Extension given, pending

1 Med9 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

77/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Basic (4)

−14 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 26

Complaint Full InspectionWarning Issued

5 High3 Med17 Basic

25 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−150 pts

High Priority (7)

−110 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (3)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (5)

−20 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(5x)−10
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2

Base deductions−150 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

8 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

84/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Basic (2)

−10 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(4x)−8

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Routine Inspection

6 High4 Med12 Basic

22 total

0/100inspection score

−111 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−111 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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