Cut 38
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Cut 38 seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Clean pots and pans not stored inverted” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Cut 38's latest score is in line with the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed case of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
74
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to food strainer being stored inside.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed dumping water in kitchen handwash sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar and bbq sauce. Advised manager and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager instructed employee to invert. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Observed cases of cabbage stored on floor in walk in cooler (dining room).
08B-38-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Working containers of sugar, flour and peanuts removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line pan with fry bucket. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored over various containers of food.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar top and in reach of customers. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
70
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties being stored over bread in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter and in reach of customers. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
67
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter and in reach of customer.
25-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed establishment thawing raw tuna at room temperature. Located on speed rack in kitchen area.
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in kitchen area.
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of lettuce and oranges on floor in walk in cooler(beer) and case of drinks on floor in bar area.
08B-38-4
64
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags being stored on various foods in storage area and kitchen area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter.
25-27-4
82
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching fully cooked ribs with bare hands. She was picking them up and wrapping with plastic wrap for storage. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
09-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed waiter vaping while rolling utensils in cloth in dining room. Advised manager and he coached her. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
12A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties being stored on top of bread in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of window cleaner being stored next to cases of potatoes. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining various pans in kitchen area. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags being stored on top of cases of potatoes. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed waiter vaping while rolling utensils in cloth in dining room. Advised manager and he coached her. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
12B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of vegetables being stored on floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between wall and prep table in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located in bar area. Manager moved behind counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
25-27-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cut 38 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cut 38 on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cut 38?
Across the inspection record, “clean pots and pans not stored inverted” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cut 38.
How does Cut 38 compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?
Cut 38 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.
Has Cut 38's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cut 38 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cut 38 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cut 38 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cut 38 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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