Sandbar Grill

2030 N Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

American

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Sandbar Grill has eight inspections in the public record. On Sep 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

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

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

By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Sandbar Grill on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed buildup on can opener. Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dish machine area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several plastic take out ramekins with no handle used to serve ready to eat diced tomatoes, pico, etc. Operator removed and replaced with scoops with handles. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of a ahi on freezer floor. Operator relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops on salad station stored in 96F water. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized and stored dry. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clean shelf area. Operator removed and returned to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser at dish area not functioning. Operator replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on cook line.

23-24-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator placed on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and held in knife rack. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils held in water at 132F with out costa r heat source. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo ramekin being used as a scoop on cook line. Operator removed and replaced with scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine level at zero ppm. **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup in: 1. Can opener blade area. 2. Dicer in prep kitchen. Operator cleaned and Sanitized both. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door cooler in kitchen with right hand door being held closed by masking tape.

14-11-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. One kitchen hand sink out of service awaiting repair.

29-08-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandbar Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandbar Grill on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandbar Grill?

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

How does Sandbar Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Sandbar Grill most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Sandbar Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandbar Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sandbar Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sandbar Grill inspected?

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

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