CONCH IT UP SOUL FOOD

Name: CONCH IT UP SOUL FOOD
Address: 4507 NW 17 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33142, US
Rating: 36.3

4507 NW 17 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33142

License #2335255

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

36.3 Grade F / 100

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October 8, 2026 · 15 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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CONCH IT UP SOUL FOOD in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 62 total violations — 5 critical, 11 major, 46 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of fryer basket. Employee removed tongs.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink beside 3 compartment sink missing paper towels.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above cook line soiled with old food debris and grease.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in dish washing area in disrepair.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior door of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with black mold-like substance.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in dish washing area missing shield.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[14-72-4] Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed no hood filters provided at at hood ventilation system.
[16-37-1] Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing cold water handle.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around kitchen and front counter.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above hand wash sink beside 3 compartment sink.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2026.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing door in unisex restroom.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table. Operator removed beverage from preparation table.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling in food preparation with jewelry other than plain ring.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/reach in freezer in disrepair next to kitchen equipment.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair in kitchen area next to 3 compartment sink.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield above 3 compartment sink.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided form to operator.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink in disrepair next to kitchen equipment. Establishment has another hand sink right next to it.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F- Cold Holding) inside reach in freezer. As per operator, food was being held less than 4 hours. Operator placed food into reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
[27-19-4] Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed not enough hot water pressure at handwashing sink inside restroom.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips. Exp:06/2024.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.