SAGAMORE MIAMI BEACH
1671 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.535.8088
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large equipment blocking the hand sink by the first walk in cooler down stairs. The maintenance worker moved the equipment.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cup with soda, ice and a lid on top of a reach in cooler at the bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning equipment blocking the hand washing sink downstairs by the first walk- in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright cooler in the room across from the main kitchen gasket torn.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls around the staircase soiled
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Jurisdiction numbers 123351, 123350 All expired on 09-07-2025
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over Diet Coke cans in the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine to sanitize only test kit available is for sink and surface cleaner and sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the bottom of the stairs.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cooking oil on the floor by the double door upright freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand washing sink between the preparation reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the staircase.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a piece of equipment with a bag over it in front of the hand washing sink downstairs by the walk-in coolers.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed spicy tuna on the menu. As per the chef the tuna is served raw.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought towels.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the upright cooler by the kitchen entrance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a the beverage walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over hard boiled eggs in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the hard boiled eggs to a higher self.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding). The manager discarded the items.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment blocking the hand washing sink next to the second walk-in cooler.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine to sanitize and the establishment only has quaternary test strips.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed spicy tuna on the menu as per the manager it is raw.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed next to ice cream freezer. The manager labeled it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the cook using a prep two compartment sink to wash and sanitize dishes no rinse.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two pizza cutters in water with a temperature of 79°F. The manager poured out the water and had the pizza cutters washed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large plastic container with sugar. The manager labeled it.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 123351, 123350 All expired on 8/24/2023.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a tuna fillet defrosted in water at 72°F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a Hobart mixer in front of the sink by the walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at the cook line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per the waiter the spicy tuna is raw.
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. Observed a tuna fillet defrosted in water at 72°F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn by the walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven at the cook line. The chef removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza cutters in a water temperature of 82°F. The chef poured out the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on top shelf not inverted. The chef inverted the items.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the bottom of the stairs.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 123351, 123350 All expired on 8/24/2023.
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