Sand’Which Miami Brickell

34 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130

American

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

High Risk

Sand’Which Miami Brickell appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Sep 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 15 violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Sand’Which Miami Brickell's latest score of 37 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mayonnaise at reach-in cooler towards back of kitchen. Coached staff on correct procedure.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing chlorine concentration at 3cs. Coached staff on correct concentration.

53B-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing faucet sink at front counter leaking water.

29-08-4

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 under slicer not working properly. Non tcs food is stored inside.

14-74-7

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at plastic containers over three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets of reach-in coolers at back of kitchen in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one of the dumpsters with no lid.

33-15-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach-freezer next to 3cs with ice buildup.

14-69-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front counter reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled on all units in kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered at front counter reach-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open cup of coffee at ledge next to soda machine at front counter.

12B-12-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm) , operator diluted with water final reading 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

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. Provided to operator via email.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers smoked salmon on menu with no consumer advisory link. Provided to operator via email, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of cleaned food containers.

24-08-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Minor old food debris on cleans food containers.

16-48-4

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sand’Which Miami Brickell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sand’Which Miami Brickell on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sand’Which Miami Brickell?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sand’Which Miami Brickell.

How does Sand’Which Miami Brickell compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Sand’Which Miami Brickell most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Sand’Which Miami Brickell's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sand’Which Miami Brickell have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sand’Which Miami Brickell 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 Sand’Which Miami Brickell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sand’Which Miami Brickell is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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