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LOVETT SAND BAR & KITCHEN

LOVETT SAND BAR & KITCHEN has 6 health inspections on file for its MIAMI BEACH location, with an overall rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6752 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
North Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903861

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing beside hood system at cook line. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door near restrooms has a gap beneath door. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside of walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of meatballs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Owner placed meatballs on prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck on clean container on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor near reach in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of double door reach in cooler and shelves soiled with old food debris.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor near ice machine. Operator placed buckets off of floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600849

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

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353468

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink, and hand washing sink at bar area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease Nader cooking equipments and food debris inside walk in cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside man restroom
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dishwasher machine
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(495 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Tuesday:12:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Wednesday:12:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Thursday:12:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Friday:12:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 PM – 5:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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