Sagamore Miami Beach
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Sagamore Miami Beach has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Sagamore Miami Beach was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large equipment blocking the hand sink by the first walk in cooler down stairs. The maintenance worker moved the equipment.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cup with soda, ice and a lid on top of a reach in cooler at the bar.
12B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning equipment blocking the hand washing sink downstairs by the first walk- in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright cooler in the room across from the main kitchen gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls around the staircase soiled
36-27-5
67
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a piece of equipment with a bag over it in front of the hand washing sink downstairs by the walk-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed spicy tuna on the menu. As per the chef the tuna is served raw. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought towels.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the upright cooler by the kitchen entrance.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a the beverage walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over hard boiled eggs in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the hard boiled eggs to a higher self. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding). The manager discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed spicy tuna on the menu as per the manager it is raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed next to ice cream freezer. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment blocking the hand washing sink next to the second walk-in cooler.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine to sanitize and the establishment only has quaternary test strips.
16-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the cook using a prep two compartment sink to wash and sanitize dishes no rinse.
16-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two pizza cutters in water with a temperature of 79°F. The manager poured out the water and had the pizza cutters washed.
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large plastic container with sugar. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
25
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a tuna fillet defrosted in water at 72°F. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at the cook line. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per the waiter the spicy tuna is raw. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a Hobart mixer in front of the sink by the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - 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 a tuna fillet defrosted in water at 72°F. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn by the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven at the cook line. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza cutters in a water temperature of 82°F. The chef poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on top shelf not inverted. The chef inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the bottom of the stairs. **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, as of October 1, 2022. Observed two food employees engaged in food preparation at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form regarding their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses, to Manager.
11-26-1
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu items "Poke Bowl/Spicy Tuna" and "Bagel + Loc", containing raw/uncooked fish, with no asterisk or symbol identifying menu items are covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located across from two compartment sink at kitchen area and prep coolers across from cookline.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed take-out containers on top shelf above kitchen prep cooler, not kept inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents located at down stairs warewashing/dry storage/walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
55
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, dated October 1, 2022.
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler drawers, across from cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef removed bags of cooked chicken wings from cooler unit and placed into reach in freezer to lower temperatures to +or- 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu item " Bagel and Lox", prepared with smoked salmon, not identified with an asterisk as indicating menu items contains a raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelving at storage rack, under containers of caramel, located down stairs.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent located above reach in cooler, across from bulletin boards at downstairs area.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sagamore Miami Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sagamore Miami Beach on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sagamore Miami Beach?
Across the inspection record, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sagamore Miami Beach.
How does Sagamore Miami Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Sagamore Miami Beach most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Sagamore Miami Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sagamore Miami Beach have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sagamore Miami Beach 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 Sagamore Miami Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sagamore Miami Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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