THE SANDBAR AT KEY COLONY
235 Crandon Boulevard
Florida, 33149
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing inside 3 compartment sink at 34F. Coached operator on correct procedures and he placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels linen with cut tomatoes at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator via email.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of lemon stored on top of hand washing sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 5 employees working at the time of the inspection with no certified manager on duty.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside cheese container at reach in cooler cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside reach in cooler at cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside 3 compartment sink at 37F. Coached operator on correct procedures and he placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), operator added bleach and final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining with food inside reach in cooler at cook line.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).