Sandbar Sports Grill
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Sandbar Sports Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Cutler Bay restaurants, the typical score is 70; Sandbar Sports Grill is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); fish ( 46 F - Cold Holding); ribs ( 46 F - ambient); cooked chicken ( 55 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee foods were placed inside unit around 11:00 AM. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Observed cooked chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); pork ( 47 F - Cold Holding); fish ( 45 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee foods were placed inside unit around 10 :30 AM. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the bar area. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout at the bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Observed floor tiles missing grout at the bar area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
78
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); fish ( 46 F - Cold Holding); ribs ( 46 F - ambient); cooked chicken ( 55 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee foods were placed inside unit around 11:00 AM. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of pizza sauce. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20 plus flies flying and landing on ice bin at the front bar counter. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gun soda soiled at the bar area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a Stainless Steel Scrubber stored inside the hws in the kitchen area. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to soda machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leak under the hand wash sink at the bar. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 cups used as scoop inside the ice at the soda machine. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stored above soda machine. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the bar area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout at the bar area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with pickles stored on the floor of the walk in cooler . Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
27
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while cutting and preparing beef.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook with no beard guard at the cook line while preparing food.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottle of oil on the ground next to handwash sink. Observed several boxes of chicken and hamburger buns on the floor of the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at handwashing sink at waiter area near the office. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside RIC at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in standing water inside 3 compartment sink, manager placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth by pizza station.
21-12-4
64
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
21-12-4
78
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk-in cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at dish area soiled mold like substance. Observed Ceiling and wall by fryers soiled with grease like substance also observed Wall across from fryers soiled with grease build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-16-4
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/ Observed James McGlynn manager with expired certificate on 3-08-19. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at preparation area and bar use other than intended. Manager removed utensils from sink at perpetration area and melted ice at hand sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women and unisex bathrooms. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk-in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored under three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at women's bathroom. Manager installed sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach-in cooler with water in bottom at cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at dish area soiled mold like substance. Observed Ceiling and wall by fryers soiled with grease like substance also observed Wall across from fryers soiled with grease build up. **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (55F - Cold Holding), shredded lettuce (54F - Cold Holding), mix guacamole (53F - Cold Holding), pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding), krab sticks (54F - Cold Holding), cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding), raw steak (54F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for less than 4 hours. instructed employee to moved all items to another working cooler for a rapid cool. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on preparation reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and wet wiping cloth stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager removed the wiping cloth **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to ice machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance buildup on the inside and outside of the ice bin located at the bar area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside spinach mix stored inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across the grill internal temperature approximately 50F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
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 tuna thawing in ROP package inside cooler drawers at cook line. As per employee for about an hour. Employee removed the tuna from package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation without beard restraint. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler doors across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid margarine stored on the floor in the storage area by dishwasher. Employees placed the items at 6 inches from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen mac and cheese thawing at ambient temperature on triple compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
39
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of sliced mushroom dented, also four cans of sliced olives dented, at back storage area. Manager segregated the cans to be exchanged or discarded**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at kitchen. Manager replaced empty Chlorine gallon. Last reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over cut celery inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged the items by cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line, as per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (54F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler across cooke line. As per manager for less than 4hrs. Manger placed the raw beef inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed raw fish (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Discussed and provided to manager in printed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on preparation reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Manager completed forms during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed some areas inside the ice machine rusted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located at back area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl without handle inside pico de gallo container inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across the grill internal temperature approximately 50F. Instructed manager to no store food in this unit until is fixed. **Warning**
14-74-7
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 tuna thawing in ROP package inside cooler drawers at cook line, as per employee for about an hour. Employee removed the tuna from package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler doors across cook line.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid margarine, cooking oil and sauces stored directly on the floor in the storage area by dishwasher. Employee placed items 6 inches from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle inside container in contact with yellow rice at walk in cooler. Manager removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken over kitchen area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water inside reach in cooler across the cook line. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored on the fire suppressor at over stove. Manager removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
16
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand. Sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In front of the grill and stove in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup of Pepsi stored on the preparation table by the dishwashing area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food in the cook lune with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn, RiC located at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a plastic jug container chipped on the bottom.
14-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep table By the small oven.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the 3 compartment sink observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the dishwashing machine.
36-27-5
61
Sep 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerated draws located under the grill gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandbar Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandbar Sports Grill on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandbar Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sandbar Sports Grill.
How does Sandbar Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Sandbar Sports Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has Sandbar Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sandbar Sports Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sandbar Sports Grill 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 Sandbar Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandbar Sports Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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