Sand Key Beach Grill

1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sand Key Beach Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Raw animal foods not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sand Key Beach Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Clearwater average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw frozen burgers stored over frozen veggie burgers and raw frozen cod. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee certificates available at time of inspection. Mariah Gradzki and Hayden. Noted on 60 day warning set for 9/30/2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jason Valois no certificate available at time of inspection. Noted on 60 day warning set for 9/30/2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard soiled.

14-45-4

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations.

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53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

May 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw burger and frozen raw chicken stored over ice.

08A-05-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for scooping in sugar.

14-01-5

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Frozen raw burgers stored over frozen French fries in stand up freezer.

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried tenders 115f,

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Consuelo Antonio GM 1/21/20 expired 1/20/2025

53A-03-7

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Top shelf.

14-69-4

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 48f, raw burger 47f, hot dogs 48f, in stand up cooler.

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sand Key Beach Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sand Key Beach Grill on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sand Key Beach Grill?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sand Key Beach Grill.

How does Sand Key Beach Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Sand Key Beach Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Sand Key Beach Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sand Key Beach Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sand Key Beach Grill 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 Key Beach Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sand Key Beach Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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