SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL

Name: SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL
Address: 20305 OLD CUTLER RD, CUTLER BAY, FL, 33189, US
Rating: 7.4

20305 OLD CUTLER RD, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189

License #2323202

🍽️ American ℹ️

7.4 Grade F / 100

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September 24, 2026 · 6 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 7.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 15 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 127 total violations — 16 critical, 23 major, 88 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
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.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.

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

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic glass used as scoop inside the ice. Manager removed.
[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 cooler across the stove is not working properly. Most of the foods were out of temperature. Thermometer was at 50°F.
[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 12 tuna packages no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside the reach in cooler under the stove. Stop sale was issued.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stored above soda machine.
[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 at the kitchen area.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout at the bar area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash by the Puzza station.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler spiked at the bar area
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler across the stove and also at the reach in cooler at the pizza station.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Manager fixed it.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of rain underneath hand wash sink by the office. Manager discarded it.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 12 tuna packages no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside the reach in cooler under the stove. Stop sale was issued.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed taco beef (48 F - Cold Holding) pizza station tomatoes (46 F - Cold Holding); sausage ( 49 F - Cold Holding); fish dip (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese ( 41 F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce ( 41 F - Cold Holding); cheese ( 54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the pizza station, as per operator foods were stored last night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed taco beef (48 F - Cold Holding) pizza station tomatoes (46 F - Cold Holding); sausage ( 49 F - Cold Holding) pepperoni ( 49 F - Cold Holding); cheese ( 41 F - Cold Holding); fish dip (52 F - Cold Holding) ; tomato sauce ( 41 F - Cold Holding); cheese ( 54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the pizza station, as per operator foods were stored last night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. Also observed tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (56 F - Cold Holding); lettuce (56 F - Cold Holding);; cabbage salad (55 F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54 F - Cold Holding); ribs (52 fF - Cold Holding); steaks (45 F - Cold Holding); raw steak (52 F - Cold Holding). As per manager foods were stored around 11:00 AM this morning. Operator placed food inside the walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled at the front counter.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 cups used as scoop inside the ice at the soda machine.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board no longer cleanable.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored above preparation table. Employee removed it.
[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 cups stored above soda machine.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the bar area.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout at the bar area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with pickles stored on the floor of the walk in cooler . Manager removed it.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to soda machine.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leak under the hand wash sink at the bar.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Manager removed it.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of pizza sauce.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20 plus flies flying and landing on ice bin at the front bar counter.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); fish ( 46 F - Cold Holding); ribs ( 46 F - ambient); cooked chicken ( 55 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee foods were placed inside unit around 11:00 AM.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gun soda soiled at the bar area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a Stainless Steel Scrubber stored inside the hws in the kitchen area. Manager removed it.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed at women and unisex bathrooms.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk-in cooler and freezer.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored under three compartment sink.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cook line.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at womens bathroom. Manager installed sign at time of inspection.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid during inspection.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach-in cooler with water in bottom at cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at dish area soiled mold like substance. Observed Ceiling and wall by fryers soiled with grease like substance also observed Wall across from fryers soiled with grease build up.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached employee on correct procedure.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed James McGlynn manager with expired certificate on 3-08-19.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at preparation area and bar use other than intended. Manager removed utensils from sink at perpetration area and melted ice at hand sink at bar.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at time of inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance buildup on the inside and outside of the ice bin located at the bar area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside spinach mix stored inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed the bowl.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease throughout kitchen area.
[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 cooler across the grill internal temperature approximately 50F.
[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 tuna thawing in ROP package inside cooler drawers at cook line. As per employee for about an hour. Employee removed the tuna from package.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation without beard restraint.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler doors across cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed liquid margarine stored on the floor in the storage area by dishwasher. Employees placed the items at 6 inches from the floor.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen mac and cheese thawing at ambient temperature on triple compartment sink.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (55F - Cold Holding), shredded lettuce (54F - Cold Holding), mix guacamole (53F - Cold Holding), pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding), krab sticks (54F - Cold Holding), cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding), raw steak (54F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for less than 4 hours. instructed employee to moved all items to another working cooler for a rapid cool.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on preparation reach in cooler across cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and wet wiping cloth stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager removed the wiping cloth
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to ice machine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located at back area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl without handle inside pico de gallo container inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the bowl.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease throughout kitchen area.
[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 cooler across the grill internal temperature approximately 50F. Instructed manager to no store food in this unit until is fixed.
[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 tuna thawing in ROP package inside cooler drawers at cook line, as per employee for about an hour. Employee removed the tuna from package.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler doors across cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed liquid margarine, cooking oil and sauces stored directly on the floor in the storage area by dishwasher. Employee placed items 6 inches from the floor.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored on the fire suppressor at over stove. Manager removed the tongs.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle inside container in contact with yellow rice at walk in cooler. Manager removed the utensil.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken over kitchen area.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water inside reach in cooler across the cook line. Employee removed the water.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of sliced mushroom dented, also four cans of sliced olives dented, at back storage area. Manager segregated the cans to be exchanged or discarded
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at kitchen. Manager replaced empty Chlorine gallon. Last reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over cut celery inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged the items by cooking temperature.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line, as per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the fish.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (54F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler across cooke line. As per manager for less than 4hrs. Manger placed the raw beef inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed raw fish (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the fish.
[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. Discussed and provided to manager in printed form.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on preparation reach in cooler.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink at kitchen.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager completed forms during the inspection.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed some areas inside the ice machine rusted.