Glenvar Heights, Miami-Dade County

THE SANDWICH KING

6791 SW 56TH ST, Glenvar Heights, FL 33155

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 4, 2026
City
Glenvar Heights
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

40-06-5

Detail 24412685

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal electronic cigarette stored above food prep station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24412686

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 24124396

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/25.

41-17-4

Detail 24124398

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled at chemical storage area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24124397

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-16-4

Detail 23619980

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Coached employee on proper minimum temperature of 165F.

36-37-5

Detail 23619978

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout front counter and kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned.

36-32-5

Detail 23619977

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile at dining area.

24-08-4

Detail 23619981

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting.

21-07-4

Detail 23619979

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer 10ppm. Operator adjusted sanitizer with a final reading of 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 23411068

Intermediate - 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 form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 23411069

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar containers no covered at the front counter area.

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22875852

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 22606377

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles above reach in freezer near exterior door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed water damage to ceiling tiles above reach in freezer near exterior door. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 22606375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22606376

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 22604346

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (48 F - Cold Holding). at preparation reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for more than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 22604343

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (48 F - Cold Holding). at preparation reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for more than 4 hours.

41-18-4

Detail 22604348

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary solution at 200 plus ppm in 3 sink compartment exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.

14-01-5

Detail 22604349

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle stored inside white rice bin in front of 3 compartment sink.

36-32-5

Detail 22604339

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles above reach in freezer near exterior door.

14-74-7

Detail 22604342

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed left reach in cooler in cook line at 50 F.

14-69-4

Detail 22604345

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in freezer located next to 3 sink compartment.

33-11-4

Detail 22604347

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 22604344

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 22604341

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas stored in reach in freezer with no cover next to 3 sink compartment.

02D-01-5

Detail 22604340

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar not labeled near coffee machine.

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21891818

Intermediate - 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.

35B-02-4

Detail 21891820

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above container of dry beans. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21891819

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 21272279

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located at front counter area.

36-17-5

Detail 21272281

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at preparation area and front counter area.

10-01-5

Detail 21272280

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Operator removed scoop from container. Corrected On-Site

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-16-4

Detail 20769165

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Open dumpster lid opened. Time Extended

Jan 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 20766850

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in small reach in cooler under hit warmer at front window raw chicken (47 F - Cooling); marinated raw chicken (48 F - Cooling) Observed at soda cooler near bar entrance grounded ham and cheese (56 F - Cooling). As per operator raw chicken,raw marinated chicken and grounded ham and cheese were prepared the day before. Prepared more than 4 hours. Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 20766844

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in small reach in cooler under hit warmer at front window raw chicken (47 F - Cooling); marinated raw chicken (48 F - Cooling) Observed at soda cooler near bar entrance grounded ham and cheese (56 F - Cooling). As per operator raw chicken,raw marinated chicken and grounded ham and cheese were prepared the day before. Prepared more than 4 hours. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20766848

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Hose connected to mop sink outside. Warning

41-18-4

Detail 20766849

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 300ppm) Operator turned on water to dilute chlorine sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20766853

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by door leading into kitchen. Operator closed door allowing access to hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 20766846

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not able to check how to calibrate probe thermometer. Person in charge was coached on how to calibrate thermometer. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20766852

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans in reach in cooler next to kitchen exit door not date marked. As per operator, prepared over 24 hours. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20766842

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen over reach in freezer ceiling tile moved leaving opening in ceiling. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20766845

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweat shirt next to slicer. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20766843

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle laying inside salt container in back kitchen. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20766847

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at soda cooler holding milk at front counter. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20766851

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20469316

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler-; plantains (49°F - Cold Holding)

31A-09-4

Detail 20469314

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container blocking hand sink. Also Observed kitchen door left open, which blocks hand sink in back ware wash area.

36-24-5

Detail 20469315

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, in back kitchen area.