SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL
20305 OLD CUTLER RD · CUTLER BAY · Dade County · FL 33189
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High 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**
22-41-4High 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**
08A-04-5High 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**
01B-02-5High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink at kitchen. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed some areas inside the ice machine rusted. **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – 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**
14-01-5Basic – 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**
36-34-5Basic – 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**
14-74-7Basic – 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**
06-09-1Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler doors across cook line.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – 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**
10-20-4Basic – 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**
10-06-5Basic – 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**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken over kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.