Sand Bar Pub

7025 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sand Bar Pub seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager hasn't renewed since reopening after Covid because they no longer serve food per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Operator is considering maybe serving food in near future and will like to keep their license and will renew manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects behind bar area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager hasn't renewed since reopening after Covid because they no longer serve food per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle behind bar in contact with ice. Operator place scoop upright. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
22-20-5
67
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager has not kept certification up to date because they are no longer serving food.
53A-01-7
90
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda guns behind bar have mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's restroom missing hand washing sign. Behind bar missing hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks behind bar not secured.
51-11-4
82
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda guns and soda gun wells have has accumulation of debris, and pink slimy substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Soda gun and holster on west side of bar has accumulation of pink slimy substance. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager is not present for inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: No CFM manager training can be provided. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sand Bar Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sand Bar Pub on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sand Bar Pub?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sand Bar Pub.

How does Sand Bar Pub compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Sand Bar Pub most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Sand Bar Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sand Bar Pub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sand Bar Pub 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 Sand Bar Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sand Bar Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.