SAN GINES
1668 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs in a bowl at the cook line at room temperature.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at 0.00 ppms chlorine sanitizer. The manager primed it several times and it's now at 100 ppms.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed at the front counter.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over ham at the front counter. The manager moved the eggs.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs in a bowl at the cook line at room temperature.
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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 plastic bowl in the hand sink at the front counter. The manager removed it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of granola. The manager removed.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed a cook getting gum and preparing food. Observed at the front counter. The cook threw it out.
Food stored on floor. Observed 6 large plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The manager put them on a bread rack.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The manager inverted it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The manager put a sign up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the front counter and large plastic containers in the kitchen no labeled.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook go from the dining room to the cook line put on gloves without washing her hands. Observed a cashier ring up and order then put on gloves without washing her hands and prepare beverages.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a metal bowl full of shell eggs on top of a preparation reach in cooler. As per the cook they were put there approximately two hours ago. The cook put the eggs in the reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry slicer blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and kitchen. The cook brought towels to both locations.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor in the dry storage room. The cook put the water bottles on a shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled at the cook line.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook take an order outside to a table. The cook went back to the kitchen touched the door and put gloves without washing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed steaks and beef over cheese at the front counter. The cook put the cheese in the top shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink. The manager brought towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager cleaned it.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the cook touch his apron and then put on gloves without washing his hands.
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 Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (53F - Cold Holding); at the preparation reach in cooler at the front line and cheese cake (59F - Cold Holding)at the front counter display cooler. As per the chef the ham was put on line approximately one hour ago. The chef moved the location of the ham in the cooler to the correct location to cool it down. As per the chef the cheese cake was put in the cooler yesterday. The chef discarded the cheese cakes..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (53F - Cold Holding); at the preparation reach in cooler at the front line and cheese cake (59F - Cold Holding)at the front counter display cooler. As per the chef the ham was put on line approximately one hour ago. The chef moved the location of the ham in the cooler to the correct location to cool it down. As per the chef the cheese cake was put in the cooler yesterday. The chef discarded the cheese cakes.. Observed ham (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding)in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef and manager the walk-in cooler was at 41°F this morning. The chef put ice in the cooler to help lower the temperature and called a technician.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned.
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 the walk-in cooler at 53°F.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the light shield missing above the triple sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler in the warehouse washing area. The chef put a thermometer in the cooler.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several employees remove their gloves and put on gloves without washing their hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at the cook line. The manager moved the shrimp to the top and chicken to the bottom shelf.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per the manager the eggs were placed approximately two hours ago. The cook put the eggs back in the reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. The manager printed it and fill it out.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager set up the triple sink with chlorine as the sanitizer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to the dish machine.
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 several plates and a wire whip in the hand wash sink at the front counter. The manager had it emptied.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu not identified as raw.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per the manger the following employees have been employed for more than 60 days; Flor, Maria, Carolina, Ricardo, Francisco, Leo, Melani, Trinidad and Jhonatan
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed beef in the freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The manager removed it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed four tanks upstairs not secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on the front counter. The manager inverted the items.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter. The manager inverted the items.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham in a prep sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled in the ware washing area.
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