MATCHBOX SAWGRASS MILLS
1860 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR #5100
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in pizza station and at cook line. PIC removed phones. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water at 76F at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered in reach in freezer next to cook line. PIC covered. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocado stored next to chopped lettuce in low boy cooler across from cook line.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table at wait station. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 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: - in flip top cooler across from cook line cooked pasta (41-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: -in low boy cooler across from cook line, cooked ribs (41-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Item placed in cooler to rapid cool. - in flip top cooler across from cook line cooked pasta (41-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table upstairs white rice (120F - Hot Holding).
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk open 02/24am not date marked in low cooler at wait station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test kit used to check chlorine concentration at dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Operator ordered chlorine test strips. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed an accumulation of dead flying insects on trap at pizza station. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion flour across from cook line. PIC removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table in bar area. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm at bar. Corrected to 100.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed in walk-in cooler; ranch dressing (47F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (47F - Cold Holding); lobster bisque (45F - Cold Holding); wings (43-45F - Cold Holding); meat balls (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1hour 30mins. Items placed in other cooler to cool down. -Observed at wait station; crab soup (53F - Cold Holding); honey butter (52F - Cold Holding); crab (62F - Cold Holding); Garlic butter (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour 30 mins. Items placed in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed Blue Cheese opened 11/03/24am not date marked. PIC date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed slicer at pizza station soiled with food debris. - Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris. Warning
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test kit used to check chlorine concentration at dishwasher. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/17/2024
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 5/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above flour. Operator removed scoop from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In use utensils in standing water at 91F. Operator discarded water. Second reading 171F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from cook line. Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen next to cooking oil tank draining slowly. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: Five flying insects flying around pizza station Two flying insects landing on wall in pizza station One flying insect flying around wait station Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored next to ready to eat crab cake. Operator removed and stored appropriately. 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 cooked mushrooms date marked 5/8/24. See stop sale. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked mushrooms date marked 5/8/24. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (42-47F - Cold Holding); lettuce greens (45F - Cold Holding). Item was out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to cooking oil tank. Operator replaced paper towel. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/16/2024
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 3/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates on cook line not adequately protected prior to the start of service.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on top of wiping cloth on prep table next to freezer in production area. Bag removed and wiping cloth placed in soiled laundry bag. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed equipment handle not stored above flour. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered in reach in cooler. Employee covered ice cream. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - 3 flying insects flying around pizza station - 1 landing on flip top cooler cover - 3 landing on pizza station counter - 1 flying insect landing on plate. Employee removed plate from line to be washed and sanitized. - 2 flying insect flying around kitchen area - 5 flying insects landing on storage shelf upstairs kitchen Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed blanch asparagus stored next to raw crab cake. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 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 Gouda cheese (42-47F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella cheese (42-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were packed above fill line resulting in the top portions falling out of temperature. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gouda cheese (42-47F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella cheese (42-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were packed above fill line resulting in the top portions falling out of temperature. See stop sale. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand wash sink used to hold bag of corn. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle containing sanitizer in bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
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 11/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Low boy cooler below grill. Observed thawed salmon not removed from RO packages. Employee removed salmon from packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda dispensing unit store room. Observed a case of soda stored on floor in soda storage area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Downstairs kitchen Observed in use utensil handles in food storage bins containing flour. Manager removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cook line Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 86F. Manager placed water to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Pizza station Observed one flying insects flying around and landing on flip top cooler cover. Observed one flying insect landing on metal pan in flip top cooler.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer Observed Raw chicken with commercial packaging opened stored over raw fish. Chef removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Pizza station flip top: Observed seasoned mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or processed today. Items have been in cooler one day prior to inspection. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station flip top: Observed seasoned mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or processed today. Items have been in cooler one day prior to inspection. See stop sale. Observed chicken (44-47F - Cold Holding); meat balls (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cooling); carving ham (49F - Cooling); pasta (49F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cooling); butter (54F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (54F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were prepared and packed today. Items were placed in cooler and freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Upstairs kitchen. Shelf next to hand wash sink. Observed glass cleaner not in original packaging unlabeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).