LOVETT SAND BAR & KITCHEN

Name: LOVETT SAND BAR & KITCHEN
Address: 6752 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33141, US
Rating: 38

6752 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141

License #2323635

🍽️ American ℹ️

38 Grade F / 100

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June 3, 2026 · 9 findings · 0 critical

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LOVETT SAND BAR & KITCHEN in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 91 total violations — 5 critical, 23 major, 63 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in second floor near stairway.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents above cook line soiled with dust debris.
[14-74-7] 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 freezer door broken. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 3 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor inside kitchen. Operator placed jugs of oil on counter.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above entrance of cook line soiled with black mold-like substance.
[14-74-7] 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 freezer door broken. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed person in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ceiling tiles floor in walk in cooler soiled with broken glass and old food debris.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash sign in mens restroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw burger patties stored over cooked chicken on speed rack in walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stored on speed rack in walk in cooler not date marked. As per manager, cooked chicken was prepared 3 days prior.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing beside hood system at cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents above cook line soiled with dust debris.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door near restrooms has a gap beneath door.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside of walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed pot of meatballs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Owner placed meatballs on prep table.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck on clean container on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Owner provided paper towels.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handlers certificates are expired for Urpiana Koklonis and Lamiaa Boukoumjih.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets inside of 2 door reach in cooler near walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers with potatoes stored on the floor inside of walk in cooler.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling of walk in cooler with black mold like substance.
[14-17-4] 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.
[42-01-4] 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.
[01B-07-4] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[02C-01-5] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-02-4] 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.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[03G-50-1] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with degreaser and sanitizer with no label. Employee provided labels for spray bottles.