Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Stuart average 81, so Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed tomatoes stored over boiled eggs. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
95
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At walk in cooler - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi bearing label not removed from packaging- see stop sale.
01B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - unwashed avocados with stickers attached stored over chopped/ washed lettuce- operators stored properly.
08B-17-4
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. At walk in cooler - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi bearing label not removed from packaging- see stop sale.
06-09-1
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Employee talking on cell phone then plated chicken wings without removing gloves and washing hands. Educated employee on hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed Tongs hanging on pizza oven door soiled with grease. Operator removed and washed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
82
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Splitter added with hose attached to hose Bibb No vacuum breaker. Operator removed hose. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders over cooked chicken wings not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp over cut lettuce at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Steramine sanitizer tablets stored on top of coffee maker at server station. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
55
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler- raw comminuted ( ground ) beef over swordfish - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At kitchen can storage rack- two cans of peeled tomatoes - dented- see stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- raw shell eggs over sauce - operator over to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license over the phone- confirmation # 226045111 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by three compartment sink- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. At walk in cooler swordfish bearing. Label to remove from packaging- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water on prep table in kitchen - operator removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee box of Thin mints in keg cooler at upstairs bar. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep tables at cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At coffee station- Coffe filters sitting above coffee machine not protected- operator placed in box. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
39
Aug 16, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays.
How does Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays 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 Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sailfish Sands Restaurant and Hitting Bays is inspected around two times per year on average.
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