THE SANDBAR AND KITCHEN

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. See stop sale. Observed employee cutting and handling celery with bare hands. Celery not being cooked, used for orders of wings. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects observed at inside downstairs bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed standing water on right side in the beer walk-in cooler. Employee removed the excess water from the floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting and handling celery with bare hands. Celery not being cooked, used for orders of wings.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F/45F/48F - Cold Holding)in drawers below flat grills. Per operator, all products placed in the drawers from the walk in cooler approximately three hours prior. All products moved to another cold holding unit. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits on steam well at 113F. Per employee, grits placed on steam well 30 minutes prior. Employee began to heat the grits.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pack of sanitizing wipes stored on shelf in service station above clean plates. Employee moved wipes to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-014 via email. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Per operator, food manager certification is expired for Cornelius D. Scheduled to take the class on May 6, 2026. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun at downstairs inside bar is soiled. Can opener blade has food debris. White cutting board hanging on rack in dishroom have black staining. Operator discarded cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for the dishmachines.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at outside bar handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate on ice machine has black mold-like substance.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed seven unsecured tanks.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on kitchen counter in front of the steam well. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in downstairs inside bar is soiled. Multiple vents and ceiling beams in kitchen and prep area have dust. Wall to left of salad reach in cooler and under dishmachine is soiled. Floor under fryers is soiled. Fan guards in beer walk in cooler have dust.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 via email.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign in upstairs men's restroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on prep 2 door reach in cooler is soiled. Gasket on walk-in cooler is soiled. Hood filters have grease build up. Left side of the fryer and the right side of the unit to the left of fryers have grease and food debris build up. Shelf below flat grills is soiled. Blue dish racks have a build up of black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed two inserts and multiple dispenser bottles with old labels stored with clean dishes.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of refrigerated drawers under flat grills is soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of salad reach in cooler and in drawers below the flat grills.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed Four small flying insects around downstairs inside bar area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef of ready to eat jalepenos in reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Manager moved the beef to a bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce 47F, Cut Lettuce 47F, Feta cheese 47F, all cold holding in bottom of reach in cooler next to entrance door of kitchen area. Operator stated that the items were placed there since 10AM. At conclusion of inspection temperatures where cut lettuce 47F, cut lettuce 50F, Fetta cheese, 50F, over four hours ambient cooling operator notified to stop sale product. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 47F, Cut Lettuce 47F, Feta cheese 47F, all cold holding in bottom of reach in cooler next to entrance door of kitchen area. Operator stated that the items were placed there since 10AM. At conclusion of inspection temperatures where cut lettuce 47F, cut lettuce 50F, Fetta cheese, 50F, over four hours ambient cooling operator notified to stop sale product. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed chicken salad in reach in cooler with no date mark, operator could not tell us when it was prepared or how long it has been in cooler. Operator disposed of chicken salad. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed drain cleaner on bottom of steam table on cook line stored next to food product. Operator moved drain cleaner from steam table and placed it in a designated area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both can openers on food prep table near kitchen door entrance heavily soiled with old food. Observed cutting board on food prep table in kitchen area in front of cook line, that was not in use heavily soiled with old food product.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen area blocked by card board boxes, manager moved boxes. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand wash sink in the upstairs bar area. Manager removed strainer from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 3 managers of establishment no certificates present per operator expired . Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at HW sink located in corner of ware wash station, manager replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad in walk in cooler with no date mark, operator could not tell us when it was prepared or how long it has been in cooler. Operator disposed of chicken salad. Observed in walk in cooler house made lime vinagerete date marked for 11/06/2025, operator stated that it was a mistake and should have been date marked for 11/16/25 and they that they go through the product to quickly for it be date marked that long ago. Operator changed date mark to 11/16/25 Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle in crouton bowl. On food prep table across from cook line near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in kitchen in multiple spots area leaking onto food prep tables and walk ways but not onto food.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple plates and bowls on cook line not inverted or protected, cook line was not in use. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table on food prep line near kitchen entrance door. Manager moved the drink to a designated area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Soda syrup boxes on floor behind the downstairs bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under Equipment on cook line heavily soiled in old grease.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Cut celery being thawed in water with no constant running water being ran over it Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk spice containers on food prep table in kitchen area near entrance food not properly labeled.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 4 propane tanks in storage near front door inside building at front entrance.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies observed in establishment.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw fish stored over container of ready to eat blue cheese dressing. In walk in cooler, cases of raw ground beef and tuna stored over cases of ready to eat green beans. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, two pans of thawed fish on speed rack and one case of tuna on shelf. All fish discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler at end of cook line, shrimp, fish, chicken, and egg wash 50F. Items placed into cooler approximately 30 minutes prior. Ambient air temperature of cooler 54F. All items placed in ice bath and repair company called. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on faucet in hot water heater area. Missing on end of splitter where green hose is attached in mop sink area.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training records for any food handler could be provided. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks by beer cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets by ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, two pans of thawed fish on speed rack and one case of tuna on shelf. All fish discarded.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Water bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Phone moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic cups in downstairs server station.

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Floor in hot water heater area.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Green dumpster outside establishment.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near hand washing sink in outside bar.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above cooking equipment in kitchen.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster outside establishment.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign at hand washing sink across from expo line in kitchen states hand washing only. No sign at hand washing sink in outdoor bar. No sign in upstairs men's restroom.Signs printed and posted. . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Metal shelves in dry storage area show rust.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by hand washing sink across from expo line. Manager states that fire extinguisher company has been called to replace. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 56f beef 54f shrimp 50f Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda guns at bar Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Battery missing, placed battery back in Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed and posted Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handsink near swinging door Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink, on dish drying rack. Moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inc bins in bar area Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven doors Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46f coleslaw 46f chicken 46f walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Repair man on site ambient temperature states 37 Food temperature range from 37-46 in walk in cooler Coleslaw 46- shrimp 45f Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Tuna in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Still needs Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored in between lid of cooler, moved Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies in kitchen

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46f coleslaw 46f chicken 46f walk in cooler

Intermediate - 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/

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

Basic - 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. Tuna in walk in cooler

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee took drink on line with him them started plating shrimp

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored in between lid of cooler, moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door, moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On noddles container dates stated 9-4-23

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 rodent droppings under prep table on opposite side of cook line. 1 rodent dropping over line cooler where plates are stored 10 rodent droppings behind pizza cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: 11 rodent droppings throughout kitchen floor under prep tables Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Covers in walk in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor of kitchen on prep side of line 2 dead roaches behind pizza cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: 6 dead roaches on kitchen floor 1 dead roach under bar area Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Coconut shrimp over pickles, removed to store properly Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Around paper towels dispenser and soap dispenser at hand sink across from dishwasher area Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 rodent droppings under prep table on opposite side of cook line. 1 rodent dropping over line cooler where plates are stored 10 rodent droppings behind pizza cooler Warning

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Large white container with white substance inside Manager labeled seafood flour Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Covers in walk in coolers Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor of kitchen on prep side of line 2 dead roaches behind pizza cooler Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine, moved to store on rack Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in reach in cooler, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppms

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 50f cod 48f beef 51f steak 50 in drawer coolers. Under grill placed bags of ice, states waiting on a part for repair Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer stored hanging on chart with firewood for the pizza, moved Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red house in back area next to Beer cooler across from ice machine

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler, states uses it for kids milks per person in charge no kids milks sold today not sure when opened

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jamie houze

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bars

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLocked by gray chart, moved Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies of safe staff certificates for Lora and Quan

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Tray used as a scooper in flours, removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Clear plastic cup with lid on steam table area in front of soup, discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1)Case of Calamari stored on floor in walk in freezer, 2) chill stick stored on walk in freezer floor manager, moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Larger white container with white substance inside, person in charge states it's flour, labeled flour Corrected On-Site