SANDBAR@NEWPORT PIER

With 5 documented inspections, SANDBAR@NEWPORT PIER in SUNNY ISLES BEACH has achieved a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

16501 Collins Avenue
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10874338

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and off hinges.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Observed reach in cooler not maintained in good repair with ambient temperature of 50°F. Chef instructed employee to remove all foods and place in near by reach in cooler. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Observed various cases of Single-service items stored on floor in upstairs dry storage area.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Observed sushi rice identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. As per chef rice had only been out for about 1 hour prior to the start of inspection. Chef added time. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; raw beef patties (45F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding) Per chef all food had only been in cooler for about 2 hours prior to start of inspection. Cooler had an ambient temperature of 50°F. Chef instructed employee to remove all foods and place in nearby cooler.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean plastic containers, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in sushi station.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing in standing water. Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521078

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in prep area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water being stored on floor in bar area. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter and in reach of customers. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw fish being stored on top of cooked chicken breast and cooked lobster.
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Manager added. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8475074

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Additional Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(1,983 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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