Sandbar Lounge, 6752 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SANDBAR LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6752 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141-3241
License #: 2323635
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.mens rest room
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
5/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel on soft taco shells.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in bar are covered in sand.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks on buffet line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese on buffet line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over cheese
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Floor in bar area is covered with sand
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Bar
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reaching cooler for fruit by back door
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Reach in freezer floor
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bar was closed at time of inspection . however, once doors open you must make all handwashing sinks accessible to employees.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. missing in all handwashing sinks.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. if handwashing sinks remain blocked during operation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. throughout the whole kitchen room.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. two doors reach in unit.
2/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen range stove.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. kitchen sink used as storage area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. food stored in kitchen bathroom .
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. glass bottles in ice intended for customers . bar area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. kitchen . boxes. sodas, beer.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwashing sink in kitchen area.
8/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Employee restroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Used to store equipment inside
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood filters not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Box of plastic cups
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Employee restroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.Hamburger patty inside bbq grill outside restaurant .
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. AROUND BAR AREA SAND ONLY
  • No plan review submitted and renovations DONE. (FLOOR SURFACE CHANGED TO SAND ) This violation must be corrected by : 2/28/2011.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. REACH_IN FREEZER [BEEF OVER BREAD]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF LEMONS, POTATOES, ONIONS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. ONLY 1 HWS IN BATHROOM LOCATED INSIDE THE KITCHEN
  • Observed food debris accumulated on establishment floor. ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN INCH OF SAND AROUND THE BAR [DINING AREA]
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
12/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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