Hideaway Beach Sand Bar
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Hideaway Beach Sand Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Marco Island restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food deon the can opener blade. Operator moved the can opener to the dishwasher station. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the two door upright reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
82
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice nachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler, chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); egg salad (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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. In the make table cooler, chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); egg salad (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the bar. Operator cleaned the soda gun nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice nachine.
22-20-5
64
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over cut melon. Operator discarded the raw shell eggs.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 200151F), operator will sanitize in the triple sink. operator adjusted the temperature, 159F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink by the triple sink is blocked by a ice bin and has a sanitizer bucket inside of it. Operator cleared the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice maker.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are unsecured carbon dioxide tanks on the cook line.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a ice buildup on the floor of the reach in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a wine bucket blocking the hand sink in the service area. Operator moved the wine bucket. There is a dirty linens bin in front of the hand washing sink. Operator moved the dirty linens bin.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the double door upright reach in cooler roasted tomato salsa that was prepared two days ago per the operator has no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. There are employee water bottles inside a container holding rolls in the reach in freezer. Operator removed the employee water bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (134F - Cooking), operator returned the chicken to the grill, chicken 181F. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 144F), operator set up the triple sink quaternary 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are two soda boxes in front of the hand washing sink next to the coffee station. Operator moved the soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. The gauge for the rinse temperature on the high temperature dishwasher does not work.
16-38-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hideaway Beach Sand Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hideaway Beach Sand Bar on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hideaway Beach Sand Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hideaway Beach Sand Bar.
How does Hideaway Beach Sand Bar compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Hideaway Beach Sand Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Marco Island average of 77.
Has Hideaway Beach Sand Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hideaway Beach Sand Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hideaway Beach Sand Bar 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 Hideaway Beach Sand Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hideaway Beach Sand Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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