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SANDS ON MIAMI

239 MIAMI AVE W, Venice FL 34285 · 517-303-9830

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805070
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 20, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed the following in separate pans of standing water defrosting, deli ham, deli turkey and raw chicken. Operator removed all items from pans and and placed items in walk-in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5
Apr 29, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups used as no handle scoops in make table cooler top. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 can of roasted pepper salas at dry storage area. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of can.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate/11-05-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed meatballs and cheese in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp burgers in grill draw cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in prep sink in standing water. Observed employee turn cold water on for proper thawing.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.