VENICE, Sarasota County

THE SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL

4145 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, VENICE, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

14-31-5

Detail 24618843

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags used for storage of product in reach in cooler.

10-20-4

Detail 24618842

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 24478361

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags used for storage of cut vegetables in walk-in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 24478362

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at end of cooks line block by tray stand and tray with assorted items on it. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 24478363

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in melted butter at cooks line. Operator removed non food-grade brush from use.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 23451646

Intermediate - Handwash sink at end of cooks line not accessible for employee use at all times block by pans in sink.

10-20-4

Detail 23451645

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 23042885

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seafood salad in reach-in-cooler and sauce in walk-in-cooler. prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.

12B-07-4

Detail 23042882

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23042883

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public at make table on cooks line.

35B-02-4

Detail 23042886

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed multiple fly swatters hang on wall at end of cook line by shelf with clean equipment and food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23042884

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles with oils, sauces and wine not labeled

Mar 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 22705697

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed food being prepared outside along side outdoor Walk-in cooler under trap covering. Employee was cutting green peppers, operator was wash mushrooms in straining bowl in mop sink. Operator filled plastic tub with frozen cod and water from mop sink hose and left on cart out side to defrost. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items prepared out side.

24-27-4

Detail 22705698

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed ice scoop at soda machine next to hand wash sink. Ob operator move scoop for safe storage to avoid splashing from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-32-4

Detail 22705700

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed food being prepared outside along side outdoor Walk-in cooler under trap covering. Employee was cutting green peppers, operator was wash mushrooms in straining bowl in mop sink. Operator filled plastic tub with frozen cod and water from mop sink hose and left on cart out side to defrost. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items prepared out side.

08B-19-4

Detail 22705701

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed non-potable hose at out side mop sink used to wash off mushroom and for water to thaw cod fish. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food items. Corrected On-Site

08B-42-4

Detail 22705702

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed crate of raw unwashed onions store on ground under bench out side along Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move onions for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22705699

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cod fish in tub of standing water on cart out side.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22495152

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp,scallops, squid and chicken over cut scallions, sauces and cooked noodles in reach-in cooler at cooks line.

03B-01-6

Detail 22495150

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry sauces on cooks line steam table at 98F. Observed cook turn up heat on sauce steam table. Recheck temperature 25F later 141F. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22495151

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on clean pan rack by 3 compartment sink.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-07-4

Detail 22178084

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 74F standing water at fry station. Observed operator remove utensils from water and place at 3 compartment sink to wash. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22178086

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed noodles in Walk-in cooler not covered.

22-16-4

Detail 22178085

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21775774

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops, shrimp, squid and chicken over cut vegetables and cooked meats in reach-in cooler make table and cooler draws at cooks line. Observed operator have employee rearrange all item to proper food storage order. Repeat 8-25-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21775777

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chopped garlic at saute station 67F. Employee stated she cut it 2 hours prior. Observed employee return chop garlic to reach-in cooler recheck temperature 20 minutes later 41F. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21775772

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter hot holding at 109F on cooks line employee stated it was there for 2 hours. Observed employee place butter in hot steam table and recheck temperature 20 minutes later 145F. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21775771

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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21775776

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. Email operator employee health agreement Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21775775

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in rice and sugar bins. Observed operator remove bowl from use. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21775773

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21302147

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over sauces in reach-in cooler at grill station. Observed employee rearrange items for proper food safety storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21302146

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap over tub of cooked rice at shelf between hand sink and wok station. Observed operator remove soap. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21302145

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces in Walk-in cooler made more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

24-18-4

Detail 21302144

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Under microwave by dishwasher. Repeat Violation

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 21090934

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed aspirin stored on shelf above beverage area at wait station. Observed operator move aspirin to draw at register. Corrected On-Site

10-05-5

Detail 21090932

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop used for hot rice stored water at 76F. Observed operator remove scoop and water to dishwasher. Informed operator of properly maintaining water at 135F for in use utensil Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-05-4

Detail 21090935

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed operator remove cans of pesticides from establishment. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21090937

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp, scallops and squid in reach-in cooler over cut vegetables. Observed operator move raw seafood to bottom shelf of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21090936

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter next to food prep by hot rice pot. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of beverage. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21090933

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils at dishwasher area stored with food contact surface up. Observed operator properly store utensil. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 20715263

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20715261

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 20715262

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20715260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-17-4

Detail 20707845

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Warning

12A-28-4

Detail 20707839

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands while at the reach in cooler. Warning

10-05-5

Detail 20707844

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit next to the grill top. Observed utensils in standing water 78°F(Hot a holding). Warning

22-12-5

Detail 20707837

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20707840

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to items stored inside the hand washing sink. Operator removed the items from inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20707846

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20707843

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

08B-32-4

Detail 20707842

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed vegetables and soup being prepared outside between building and walk in cooler. See stop sale. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20707836

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20707847

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in gaskets. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20707841

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20707838

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning