Sins Gastrobar
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
27
Score
Sins Gastrobar has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Sins Gastrobar's latest score of 27 falls below the Miami Shores average of 71. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
7
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 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 a container with bread at reach in cooler across cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar area.
22-39-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container opened not date marked, as per employee two days prior.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by prep table across three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with a big table across cook line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Observed new employee less than 60 days Camila Collazo, Mitshelle Steck,Bergelaud Collo and Sonia Vilson. Employee read and signed paper form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area. Observed no soap at hand sink cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with sanitizer not labeled by dessert area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above ware washing area and kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 7 pairs of knives stored between three compartment sink and wall.
24-14-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back exit door near bathrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers soiled gaskets soiled by dessert prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS cups not inverted by coffee station.
25-06-4
27
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar area. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at kitchen blocked with a table across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary and chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed food handler for Maribel Soteldo expired 04-20-2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Observed food handler for Maribel Soteldo expired 04-20-2025. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting boards at cook line and ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
45
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (46F - Cooling); mash potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per chef stored less than 4 hours inside reach in cooler. Employee put ice bags for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar area. **Warning**
22-49-4
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. Observed food handler for Maribel Soteldo expired 04-20-2025. **Warning**
53B-14-5
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. Provided by email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee took to get it clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at kitchen blocked with a table across cook line. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a gallon of juice stored inside hand sink bar area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by bar area. Manager provided. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at preparation area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary and chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink cook line. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in coolers no ambient thermometer at cook line and coffee station. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil not labeled across cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots stored above ice machine not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting boards at cook line and ware washing area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water stored near clean containers at dry storage area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under red cutting board at cook line. Owner removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
17
Oct 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw octopus over cooked chicken. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided during inspection. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provide during inspection. Operator post consumer advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer solution. Operator label during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
39
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain reliever pills on shelf next to foods being prepared . Employee removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen near dish area not landing. Educated operator.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.oyster tags not marked with last date used.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hands sink on cook line.employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink on cook line. Employee refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for oysters. Emailed and operator printed and displayed consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
37
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sins Gastrobar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sins Gastrobar on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sins Gastrobar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sins Gastrobar.
How does Sins Gastrobar compare to other restaurants in Miami Shores?
Sins Gastrobar most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Shores average of 71.
Has Sins Gastrobar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sins Gastrobar have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sins Gastrobar 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 Sins Gastrobar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sins Gastrobar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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