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LOVETT SAND BAR & KITCHEN

6752 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33141

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3417887
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8600849
DBPR license2323635

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#8High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of cut tomatoes stored inside of 2 door reach in cooler with mold-like growth. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat sauce on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed items in correct order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of Chili and container of Baked Beans marked in 2 door reach in cooler for more than 7 days. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of Chili and container of Baked Beans marked in 2 door reach in cooler for more than 7 days. Observed 6 packs of Salmon and 12 packs of Mahi Mahi in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged not removed from packaging. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate22-02-4

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

Warning
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen and bar. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees currently operating at establishment with no proof of any training. Susan Sapino, Calvin Campbell. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is conducting reduce oxygen packaging for ribs and raw chicken. Operator was provided Special Process Waiver to fill out and submit. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with degreaser and sanitizer with no label. Employee provided labels for spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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 6 packs of Salmon and 12 packs of Mahi Mahi in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged not removed from packaging. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets inside of 2 door reach in cooler near walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers with potatoes stored on the floor inside of walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling of walk in cooler with black mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside of mop sink. Employee hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.