Sand Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Sand Bar & Grill has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Sand Bar & Grill's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 146f,
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler under grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two buckets of pickles stored on walk in cooler floor. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced ham 53f, raw chicken 56f, raw mahi 54f, fresh mozzarella 50f, sour cream 50f, tzatziki 50f,hummus 50f, cooked chicken 57f, all in walk in cooler working @56f,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 53f, raw chicken 56f, raw mahi 54f, fresh mozzarella 50f, sour cream 50f, tzatziki 50f,hummus 50f, cooked chicken 57f, all in walk in cooler working @56f, .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 116f, queso 121f, in steam well, staff to reheat to 165f, **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dump sink.
29-11-4
61
Mar 24, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and drains soiled. Spoke to operator regarding issues that may occur.
36-73-4
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Raw chicken 50f, sliced cheese 51f, taquitos 49f, found under flat top grill, stored from overnight. -Rawfish 47f, sliced tomatoes 52f, stored in reach in cooler overnight across from fryer. -Cut lettuce 48f, hard boiled eggs 49f, sliced tomatoes 51f, sour cream 51f, feta 52f, blue cheese 50f, Found in double door reach in cooler next to grill, items stored overnight. All items to be discarded. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: -Front line cooler-Coleslaw 60f, sliced tomatoes 57f, sliced turkey 48f, cooked shrimp 46f, -Line drawer raw chicken 58f, sliced cheese 57f, - two door reach in next to grill-Feta pieces 47f, hard boiled eggs 55f, blue cheese 52f, feta 50f, cut lettuce 50f, **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw chicken 50f, sliced cheese 51f, taquitos 49f, found under flat top grill, stored from overnight. -Rawfish 47f, sliced tomatoes 52f, stored in reach in cooler overnight across from fryer. -Cut lettuce 48f, hard boiled eggs 49f, sliced tomatoes 51f, sour cream 51f, feta 52f, blue cheese 50f, Found in double door reach in cooler next to grill, items stored overnight. All items to be discarded. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: -Front line cooler-Coleslaw 60f, sliced tomatoes 57f, sliced turkey 48f, cooked shrimp 46f, -Line drawer raw chicken 58f, sliced cheese 57f, - two door reach in next to grill-Feta pieces 47f, hard boiled eggs 55f, blue cheese 52f, feta 50f, cut lettuce 50f, **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in cooler across from fryers missing wheel. Unit leaning. -Door won't close on two door reach in next to grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Wheel fixed, door not fixed. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Raw chicken 50f, sliced cheese 51f, taquitos 49f, found under flat top grill, stored from overnight. -Rawfish 47f, sliced tomatoes 52f, stored in reach in cooler overnight across from fryer. -Cut lettuce 48f, hard boiled eggs 49f, sliced tomatoes 51f, sour cream 51f, feta 52f, blue cheese 50f, Found in double door reach in cooler next to grill, items stored overnight. All items to be discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw chicken 50f, sliced cheese 51f, taquitos 49f, found under flat top grill, stored from overnight. -Rawfish 47f, sliced tomatoes 52f, stored in reach in cooler overnight across from fryer. -Cut lettuce 48f, hard boiled eggs 49f, sliced tomatoes 51f, sour cream 51f, feta 52f, blue cheese 50f, Found in double door reach in cooler next to grill, items stored overnight. All items to be discarded.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in cooler across from fryers missing wheel. Unit leaning. -Door won't close on two door reach in next to grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Two door reach in cooler next to grill.
22-16-4
67
Feb 9, 2024
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. Raw marked burgers 87f, sitting out, items put in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 110f, cooked chicken 121f, all items put back on grill for reheating. All items now 167f, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater is intermittent. Repair has parts to replace.
27-16-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink.
29-20-5
64
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 50f, sliced cheese 50f, under grill-moved to another reach in. Blue cheese 50f, feta 50f, hard boiled eggs 51f, sliced tomatoes 50f, moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items cooked 30 minutes. Time mark adjusted. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 121f, hot dogs 125f, steam well. Items put back on grill for reheat to 165f. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used to scoop ice. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar.
29-17-4
95
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 47f, put in walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken holding 105f, put back on grill to 165f, then held in steam well. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit under grill, reading 70f, broken.
05-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter missing.
14-42-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sand Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sand Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sand Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sand Bar & Grill.
How does Sand Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Sand Bar & Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Sand Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sand Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sand Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sand Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sand Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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