SANDBOX (TACO & TEQUILA BAR)
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of brown rice. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at the cook line. The chef moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a sign. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the ice machine. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop on top of a portable air conditioner. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler inspections 125269; 133100;125270; 136109; 133097 all expired on 07-21-23
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
(17 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025