Crystal Sands

10650 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Crystal Sands has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Treasure Island restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. This violation is cited on inspection of Waves 6211032 on 1/22/26.
51-16-7
90
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. All walls removed in kitchen and bar area all equipment in process of replacement. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans on dry storage shelf in prep area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef over Buffalo chicken dip in walk in cooler. Employee removed dip to speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris, can opener blade and surrounding area,
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and ceiling tiles in prep area and kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans on dry storage shelf in prep area.
08B-20-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Vulcan oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged in kitchen over prep table with food.
38-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels on clean dishes on drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters out bit protected in rear storage AC room.
25-06-4
43
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is using cook chill for many products. No Haccp plan submitted.
03G-50-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
82
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crystal Sands last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crystal Sands on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crystal Sands?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crystal Sands.

How does Crystal Sands compare to other restaurants in Treasure Island?

Crystal Sands most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Treasure Island average of 80.

Has Crystal Sands' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Crystal Sands have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crystal Sands means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Crystal Sands inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crystal Sands is inspected around two times per year on average.