SANDBAR@NEWPORT PIER
16501 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink in kitchen/warewash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside. Chef removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dry rice.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair with an ambient temperature of 58°F. No TCS foods stored in cooler at time of inspection. Advised Manager Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Observed Various Single-service articles stored on floor in upstairs dry storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chef cleaned.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and off hinges.
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.
Observed various cases of Single-service items stored on floor in upstairs dry storage area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean plastic containers, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in sushi station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing in standing water. Chef moved to reach in cooler.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Manager added.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Located in prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water being stored on floor in bar area. Chef moved to shelf.
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.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.