THE SANDBAR AT KEY COLONY
235 CRANDON BLVD, Key Biscayne FL 33149
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUN 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
APR 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles missing over prep table soiled.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels linen with cut tomatoes at cook line.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of lemon stored on top of hand washing sink, operator removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working at the time of the inspection with no certified manager on duty.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing inside 3 compartment sink at 34F. Coached operator on correct procedures and he placed inside reach in cooler.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), operator added bleach and final reading 50ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining with food inside reach in cooler at cook line.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside cheese container at reach in cooler cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside 3 compartment sink at 37F. Coached operator on correct procedures and he placed inside reach in cooler.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored between two reach in coolers located at prep area. Operator removed immediately.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed cloth immediately.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 chicken and pork prepared at sister restaurant Previous day to inspection not date marked. Person in charge added date marks.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment has no independent way to measure high temp sanitation dish machine discussed options with person in charge.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Person in charge removed scoop from ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
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