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EARL OF SANDWICH

4200 NW 21 ST, CONC J-7, Miami FL 33122

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333875
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (50 F- Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53 F - Cold Holding) stored on reach in cooler located in the front area according to manager since yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top of oven toaster soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two doors a tray on top of the back area hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed back area ceiling tiles soiled
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in the front prep area in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket at the front prep area soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ice Roast beef, cooked pork being thawed out at ambient temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at the front prep area.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sodas nozzles reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside top oven with heavy soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located at the front area
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed coffee station soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 prep reach in cooler running at 54 F, observed second prep reach in cooler running at 54 F
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · Observed two prep reach in cooler running at 58 F, and second cooler running 54 F operator waiting for parts operator using dry ice to keep product at proper temperature at one of the coolers Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two prep reach in cooler running at 54 F
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · Equipment in poor repair. Observed two prep reach in cooler running at 58 F, and second cooler running 54 F operator waiting for parts operator using dry ice to keep product at proper temperature at one of the coolers Time Extended
Sep 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced chicken at (48 F - Cold Holding); Tuna salad (53 F - Cold Holding); Roast beef (58 F - Cold Holding) Cut tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding) sliced ham (49 F - Cold Holding) according to manager prepared yesterday stored in a reach in cooler running at 54 F
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced chicken at (48 F - Cold Holding); Tuna salad (53 F - Cold Holding); Roast beef (58 F - Cold Holding) Cut tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding) sliced ham (49 F - Cold Holding) according to manager prepared yesterday stored in a reach in cooler running at 54 F
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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 prep reach in cooler running at 54 F, observed second prep reach in cooler running at 54 F
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two prep reach in cooler running at 54 F
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (50 F- Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53 F - Cold Holding) stored on reach in cooler located in the front area according to manager since yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (50 F- Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53 F - Cold Holding) stored on reach in cooler located in the front area according to manager since yesterday.
High priority/03A-02-5
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 reach in cooler running at 52 F
Basic/14-74-7
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler no in use.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.