SANDBOX (TACO & TEQUILA BAR)
2377 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.604.1000
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef patties over bacon in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the patties to the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the sink. The Chef had in cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle of water in the reach in cooler with avocados,. The chef removed it.
Met inspection standards. 2 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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of brown rice. The chef removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor.
Met inspection standards. 4 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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at the cook line. The chef moved it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a sign.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the eggs.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved it.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop on top of a portable air conditioner. The chef removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler inspections 125269; 133100;125270; 136109; 133097 all expired on 07-21-23
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.