The Sandwich King
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited The Sandwich King nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; The Sandwich King is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal electronic cigarette stored above food prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
23-03-4
90
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/25.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled at chemical storage area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
78
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 unable to answer minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Coached employee on proper minimum temperature of 165F.
53B-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout front counter and kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile at dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer 10ppm. Operator adjusted sanitizer with a final reading of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar containers no covered at the front counter area.
08B-12-5
86
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
95
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles above reach in freezer near exterior door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed water damage to ceiling tiles above reach in freezer near exterior door. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
86
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (48 F - Cold Holding). at preparation reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (48 F - Cold Holding). at preparation reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary solution at 200 plus ppm in 3 sink compartment exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
41-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas stored in reach in freezer with no cover next to 3 sink compartment.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in freezer located next to 3 sink compartment.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle stored inside white rice bin in front of 3 compartment sink.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles above reach in freezer near exterior door.
36-32-5
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 left reach in cooler in cook line at 50 F.
14-74-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar not labeled near coffee machine.
02D-01-5
43
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above container of dry beans. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
82
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located at front counter area.
36-32-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Operator removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at preparation area and front counter area.
36-17-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Sandwich King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Sandwich King on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Sandwich King?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Sandwich King.
How does The Sandwich King compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Sandwich King most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Sandwich King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Sandwich King have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Sandwich King 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 The Sandwich King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Sandwich King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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