THE SANDWICH KING

THE SANDWICH KING in MIAMI has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

6791 Southwest 56th Street
Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/4/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3675118

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

10/17/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10912546

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/25.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled at chemical storage area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

3/11/2025· 1y ago

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

5/16/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8601985

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

1/31/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8601783

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 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**

1/30/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8383218

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 8 basic

  • 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.

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Contact Information

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

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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