Sandbar Grill

3426 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133 · Permanent Food Service · License 2312363

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 63 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 15, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Jul 15 follow-up · 20 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 14 complaint inspection
5 high priority (4 fixed by the Jul 15 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 13 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most
-37
Safety score63

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul142026

Complaint inspection

21 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitJul 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
9 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
  More time given
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  More time given
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
  At time of callback inspection observed still on floor. Operator removed.
  More time givenFixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  At time of callback inspection observed still soiled.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
  More time given
  Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
21 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. Observed at kitchen prep cooler flip top area, coleslaw (53°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (62°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63°F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54°F - Cold Holding). As per operator more than 4 hours before cooler was repaired. Operator removed items to discard.
  Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed at waiter station ice bin container of limes and bottles of beer store in ice used for drinks.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed at kitchen prep cooler flip top area, coleslaw (53°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (62°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63°F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54°F - Cold Holding). As per operator more than 4 hours before cooler was repaired. Operator removed items to discard.
  Repeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed at kitchen standing reach in cooler unit, container of raw shrimp stored over containers of chile and salsa. Operator removed and stored correctly.
  Fixed on the spot
  Food stored in ice used for drinks.
  See stop sale. Observed at waiter station ice bin container of limes and bottles of beer store in ice used for drinks.
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed ice dispensing portion of soda machine in lobby sold with black mold like substance.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at hand sink in kitchen area.operator provided.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Jose Rodriguez, Donald Smith, Lillian Rodriguez, Logan Garrett expired 6/9-12/2026.
Basic13
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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 at kitchen prep sink 15 frozen packages of mahi not removed from packaging prior to being placed to thaw.
  Repeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed at dry storage closet, plastic gallons of cooking oil stored on floor.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
  Observed ice bucket stored on floor at ice machine area.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  Observed debris on top of dish washing machine.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed for microwave at prep line.
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed at standing reach in cooler unit in kitchen soiled with spilled milk.
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed at ice machine.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed 1 dead roach under triple sink at bar area. Observed 1 dead roach at DJ station of bar area. Observed 1 dead roach at lobby dry storage area under shelves. Observed 2 dead roaches at lobby area behind arcade game unit. Operator removed and discarded all.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  Observed in kitchen by three compartment sink.
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed at lobby storage area. Ceiling tiles broken.
  Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
  Observed cook line hood filter soiled with grease build up.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed throughout establishment at cook line, behind fixed prep equipment and tables, soiled with food debris.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed at bar area employee hand bag stored on counter next to shot glasses.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.