1821 Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at 1821 Sandwich Shop, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
1821 Sandwich Shop's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan cover missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Fan cover missing. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw cow heart (49F - Cold Holding);marinated raw cow heart (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. As per operator for less than 24 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw cow heart (49F - Cold Holding);marinated raw cow heart (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. As per operator for less than 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answered correct concentration of chlorine. Coached operator. **Warning**
53A-10-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Yosleidys and Armando have been working more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Fan cover missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
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 plastic spoon inside corn starch container next to handwash sink. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn starch containers not identified. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
43
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at front and back of unit soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed single door cooler and 2 door cooler missing ambient thermometer.
05-04-4
86
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near entrance. As per operator, product has been stored inside unit since the previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near entrance. As per operator, product has been stored inside unit since the previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of soup not date marked at reach in freezer. As per operator, product prepared 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles of cleaning solutions not labeled at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Operator replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 50ppm.
21-07-4
58
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed raw grouper at reach in cooler. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers raw grouper on the menu. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottles of degreaser not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Printed and provided employee health agreement and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum packages raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, noodle and tripe. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. **Warning**
03G-06-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1821 Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 1821 Sandwich Shop on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 1821 Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 1821 Sandwich Shop.
How does 1821 Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?
1821 Sandwich Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has 1821 Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 1821 Sandwich Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 1821 Sandwich Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 1821 Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 1821 Sandwich Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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