Sandbox (Taco & Tequila Bar)
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
95
Score
Sandbox, located at 2377 Collins Ave in Miami Beach, FL, had a low-risk inspection on January 21, 2026, with a score of 95. This inspection noted one minor violation for a covered waste receptacle not being provided in the unisex bathroom, which was a repeat violation. The establishment has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its ten recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
95
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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.
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the sink. The Chef had in cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
82
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of brown rice. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor.
08B-38-4
90
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at the cook line. The chef moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the ice machine. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
58
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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