J28 Sandwich Bar

1854 N Young Cir #4, Hollywood, FL 33020

American

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

J28 Sandwich Bar appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting J28 Sandwich Bar on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to tomatoes in reach in cooler.operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached

29-34-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under burners, side of fryer next to burners soiled

23-03-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of Raid next to mop sink. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour by 2 door cooler at cookline not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled at 1 door bread holding unit. Operator cleaned.

23-24-4

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. **Warning**

03G-50-1

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. Bulletin provided to posted.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Javier Rondon Arredondo 1-29-2019 **Warning** **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep cart blocking hand sink behind make table in kitchen.

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cook line wearing watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Breads on speed rack beside hand sink at entrance to kitchen. Manager rearranged breads to be away from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - Food stored on floor.Containers of fryer oil on floor under cook line. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can.

31A-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen prep table shelf- observed containers of sugar with no labeling.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J28 Sandwich Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J28 Sandwich Bar on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J28 Sandwich Bar?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J28 Sandwich Bar.

How does J28 Sandwich Bar compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

J28 Sandwich Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has J28 Sandwich Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J28 Sandwich Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at J28 Sandwich Bar 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 J28 Sandwich Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J28 Sandwich Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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