THE SANDWICH KING
6791 Southwest 56th Street
Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/11/2025
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout front counter and kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile at dining area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer 10ppm. Operator adjusted sanitizer with a final reading of 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Coached employee on proper minimum temperature of 165F.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar containers no covered at the front counter area.
- 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 5/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8601985
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Inspection Date: 1/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8601783
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles above reach in freezer near exterior door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed water damage to ceiling tiles above reach in freezer near exterior door. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383218
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle stored inside white rice bin in front of 3 compartment sink.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles above reach in freezer near exterior door.
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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 left reach in cooler in cook line at 50 F.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in freezer located next to 3 sink compartment.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas stored in reach in freezer with no cover next to 3 sink compartment.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar not labeled near coffee machine.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (48 F - Cold Holding). at preparation reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for more than 4 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (48 F - Cold Holding). at preparation reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for more than 4 hours.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary solution at 200 plus ppm in 3 sink compartment exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 666-0050
Website: https://sandwichkingfl.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(90 reviews)Price Level
$
Opening Hours
Monday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
✓ Meal Takeaway
Location
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Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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