RODBENDERS RAW BAR AND GRILL

Name: RODBENDERS RAW BAR AND GRILL
Address: 20400 OLD CUTLER RD STE 1834, CUTLER BAY, FL, 33189, US
Rating: 0

20400 OLD CUTLER RD STE 1834, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189

License #2316551

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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September 15, 2026 · 19 findings · 8 critical

Routine - Food

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RODBENDERS RAW BAR AND GRILL in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 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 September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 117 total violations — 20 critical, 20 major, 77 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; wiping-cloth sanitizer (chlorine or quaternary ammonium) below required minimum strength.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Non-food-contact surfaces (gaskets, shelves, equipment exteriors, door handles) soiled with grease, debris, dirt, slime, or dust.
Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Open dumpster lids, missing drain plugs, garbage on the ground around the dumpster, unused equipment on the premises.
Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are in the official DBPR report at myfloridalicense.com.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above 3 compartment sink.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelves above the hand sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes with food stored inside the walk in freezer. Manger removed them.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle nonabsorbent surface.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed seafood salad with old label inside the walk in cooler. Manager placed a new label.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods inside the reach in freezer not covered.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves with accumulation of food debris inside the walk in cooler.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at the front line. Employee removed them.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers with flour and panko not identified. Manager labeled the containers.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at the back of the establishment.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the fish dip. Employee removed it.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under prep table; sauces and spatula stored on cardboard.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed one ceiling tile missing above the dishwasher machine.
[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 4 packages of tuna, 12 packages of mahi-mahi no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed oyster cutting board not longer cleanable. Also observed white cutting board at the front line no longer cleanable.
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 3 cups on preparation tables throughout the kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on preparation table.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting by the exit door at the back of the establishment.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken lid on chicken wings container inside the walk in cooler.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between preparation tables at the kitchen front line.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line stored on oven door.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink by the front line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the kitchen front line.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed sliced tomatoes, French fries and sweet potatoes at the front line not covered.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiples wet wiping clothes on preparation tables throughout the kitchen area.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to serve water to customers without washing hands.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling oyster with bare hands.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 plus flies landing on food preparation table and food equipment in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 10 live flies landing on cut tomatoes at front counter area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the air around the whole kitchen area.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flies landing on sliced tomatoes at the front counter.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed French fries and sweet potatoes at 61°F on preparation table. As per employee food was placed around 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries and sweet potatoes at 61°F on preparation table. As per employee food was placed around 11:00 AN. Stop sale was issued.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee did not know how to sanitize utensils properly.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by the front line. Employee provided napkins.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by the front line. Employee provided soap.
[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 fish dip not date marked and held more than 24 hours inside the walk in cooler.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with no label.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under prep table; sauces and spatula stored on cardboard.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cup above prep table; operator moved during inspection. Observed phone above fry station.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between wall and prep table under knife magnet. Operator moved during inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line stored on oven door.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper above dish machine
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink in establishment.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed tres leches with no lid in reach in cooler near back exit. Observed reach in freezer multiple foods with no lids.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[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 tres leches made on site with no date mark.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all training certificates expired; 05-09-2025.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with no label.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food preparation area not smooth and easily cleanable.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing over ware washing area over three compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout kitchen and preparation area soiled with debris.
[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 grouper filet, tuna steaks and snapper filets thawed and not removed from ROP packaging. Manager had employee discard product.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting on cook line at kitchen area grooved and no longer easily cleaned.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors throughout kitchen not easily cleanable.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at over preparation table in front of cook line at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in Mens, Womens and Unisex bathroom missing employees must wash hand sign.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Manager closed during inspection.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed grouper filet, tuna steaks and snapper filets thawed and not removed from ROP packaging. Manager had employee discard product.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at bar 500ppm employee diluted solution final reading 150ppm.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tag missing date of last sold
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to cook line missing paper towels. Manager refilled paper towels during inspection.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to cook line missing soap. Manager refilled soap during inspection.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above the dishwasher machine at kitchen.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils stored next to handwashing sink exposed to splash.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls at shelf not inverted near hand washing sink.
[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 fish not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before defrosting. Operator removed fish from packaging.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks no longer durable at cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf at kitchen.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stacked on top of others not dried. Operator removed and separated containers.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation under cooking equipments at cook line.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair under shelves by walk in freezer.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain when washing hands at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers containing flour, panko and sugar not identified as common name.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook entered kitchen and began to prepare food with no handwashing.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored next to rice container at preparation table.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strip for dishwasher at bar area.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment with no consumer advisory. Provided to operator via email, operator printed and posted on wall during inspection.