Sandbar Grill
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
26
Score
Sandbar Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Sandbar Grill was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 18 violations each, up from closer to 14 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Sandbar Grill trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee empty dish machine then proceed to place gloves and begin chopping tomatoes no hand wash. Chef coached employee on proper glove and hand wash techniques.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over container of raw beef.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler drawer mahi mahi (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). As per cook less than 3 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Chef provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler in containers of salsa and pico de gallo. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at standing reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 tanks at bar closet area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed entire ceiling missing in storage closet at entrance of bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
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 at prep sink, packages of mahi mahi placed to thaw. Operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed at beer keg walk in cooler 2 dead roaches. Operator swept and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed through kitchen cook line and behind equipment throughout.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage closet, plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored in top of soda syrup boxes.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in water of 78F.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line soiled with grease residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout all reach in coolers and freezers,
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at patio bar area, boxes of cups stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen prep cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up.
36-50-4
26
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hours. Items placed into reach in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen from sitting in lobby on phone and began to prep mahi mahi without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at center kitchen prep table soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by fryer spatula and mixing bowl.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 10 frozen packages of mahi magi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before placed at reach in cooler of cook line to thaw. Operator began to remove during inspection.
06-09-1
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment cup used in pico de gallo at prep line cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at standing reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 tanks at bar closet area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed entire ceiling missing in storage closet at entrance of bar. As per operator currently going through electrical repairs.
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed secured lobby storage area, containers of onions and peppers stored on bottom shelf not 6 inches above ground.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in women's bathroom above entrance door. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen area ice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed fryer spatulas stored in hand wash sink at cook line.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line soiled with grease residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at patio bar area, boxes of napkins stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at waiters station, single serve hot dog trays not stored inverted or protected from overhead protection. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
27
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili containers in reach in coolers not date marked. As per operator was made 1/11/25.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed spray gun nozzles at bar soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line. Chef provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at bar closet area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at standing reach in coolers unit in kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 tanks at bar closet area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed a total of 8 dead roaches on premises; observed 3 at entrance threshold of walk in cooler, 3 under shelves of walk in cooler and 2 at dry storage closet. Operator swept/ cleaned all dead roaches and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen, bar and storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in women's bathroom above entrance door. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and wooden block next to stove.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line table utensils stored in water at 90F. Chef placed onto grill to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave at cook line both soiled with grease and food residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior and sides of ovens/ stoves soiled with an accumulation of old food and grease residue. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and hood filters soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers in kitchen and lobby storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at island prep table in kitchen to go containers not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
39
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open soiled with food build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Still observed soiled can opener. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Still observed tanks not secure. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed floors still with deep grout. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in women's bathroom hole in wall above door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: observed hole still in wall of women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Still observed gaskets in reach in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under the hand sink next to stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed pipes still leaking at hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed a large hole in the floor under the shelves in back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed large hole still in the floor under the shelves in back storage area. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
67
Dec 14, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler, tomato sauce as per the manager from more than seven days and enchilada sauce date marked 11/16/23. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler, tomato sauce as per the manager from more than seven days and enchilada sauce date marked 11/16/23. Manager segregated the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed cooked beans (100F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken breast (112F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (109F - Hot Holding) at steam table kitchen area. As per manager for two and a half hours. Manger moved the products to the griddle to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chlorine container stored next to bags rice. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler under grill raw beef patties and shrimp stored over cooked chicken wings. Observed in reach in cooler located next to dish washing area, raw steak stored next to cooked rice and beans. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open soiled with food build up. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed at triple sink in bar area not quaternary test kit available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to stove and bar area no paper towels available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with rice, beans, pico de gallo and chili with not date marked. As per the manager was prepared three days ago. Operator began to date the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a chimmichurri container stored in reach in cooler at prep area, a condiment cup used to scoop contents. Observed in reach in cooler next to dish washing area condiment containers used as scoops in marinara and chili containers. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
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 ten packages of raw fish still in vacuum sealed packaging to thaw. Employee began to cut packaging to properly thaw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach outside of men's bathroom. Observed approximately ten dead roaches in dry storage area under shelving. Observed two dead roaches underneath walk in cooler door. Observed in ice machine area one dead roach. Manager began to pick up and discard dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under stove and fryer soiled with grease accumulation. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage room, a bag of rice and container of oil stored on floor. Observed two containers of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between wall and wood next to stove. Manger removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area and kitchen area sinks with no sign. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to in use food bottles. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under the hand sink next to stove. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under handwashing sink next to stove. **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed a large hole in the floor under the shelves in back storage area. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in women's bathroom hole in wall above door. **Warning**
36-24-5
13
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the ice bin,front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers soiled, for the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance, drinks dispenser. **Warning**
22-20-5
64
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above marinated beef located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prep unit:; coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator about 2 hrs ago operator placed in reach in freezer for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm,operator diluted to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Donald S, Lillian R, Jose P, Jose R.as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,drawer unit,cookline. **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice. As per operator, cooked 2 days ago and stored in the refrigerator without date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandbar Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandbar Grill on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandbar Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sandbar Grill.
How does Sandbar Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sandbar Grill most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sandbar Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sandbar Grill have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sandbar Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sandbar Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandbar Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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