Sandbar Grill, 3426 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SANDBAR GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3426 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133-5916
License #: 2312363
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Bar area
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One in the dining room floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler all coolers
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
07/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Bar area.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By Ice Machine.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Bar area . **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings (precooked) . No date marking.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket on the floor by broom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Bar area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cutting knife . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - 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.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust, grease or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen, by ice machine, inside WI cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WI cooler fan/motor leaking water.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine/quat sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans, discarded. At RI cooler from WI cooler, not cooled properly.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Beans, discarded.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
4/17/2013Routine - 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.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun at outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WI COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. BEEF NEXT TO CHICKEN/VEGETABLES
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 28-14-1 Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
1/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. SWAI FISH FOR MAHI-MAHI. NO PROOF OF MAHI-MAHI INVOICE FROM LAST 30 DAYS. E MAILS FROM DISTRIBUTOR PROVIDED (LAST 08/01/2011)
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR AND MEN'S BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef ove raw fish
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink at Bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.icemachine scoop.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.restrooms
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.icemachine room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in icemachine room.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.light covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.bar
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.walkin and preparea Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin and preparea. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shrimp
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.shake used a scoop.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.ice machine room.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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