Sando

723 N Lincoln Ln Bay 115, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Sando has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. 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 two violations each.

The city-wide average is 69, putting Sando squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the cook wash his hands for approximately 10 seconds.

12A-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer with cut potato's in the hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.

02D-01-5

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 74°F. The cook poured out the water.

10-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler door handle on the left broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor by the triple sink. The cook put it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Edgar Lopez working for more than 60 days with no food handler certificate.

53B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor located by 3 compartment sink.

08B-47-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 touched ready to eat bread with bare hands.

09-01-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.

51-13-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jun 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sando last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sando on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sando compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Sando most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Sando's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sando have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sando 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 Sando inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sando is inspected around two times per year on average.

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