Sandbar

6089 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples, FL 34108

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Sandbar stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Naples restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sandbar is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko breadcrumbs observed a cup with no handle for dispensing product. Operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of beans in the prep area. The operator discarded the can. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Moroccan chicken soup date marked 3/20 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the soup. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Moroccan chicken soup date marked 3/20 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the soup. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-24-5

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. Observed a fresh garlic and oil mixture held at time as public health control with no time marking. The mixture had been held for 3.5 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the mixture. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the kitchen. The operator provided a trash can for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

33-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cardboard container with no handle used as a scoop for flour. The operator removed the container from the flour. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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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. Bar area dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discovered had used quaternary ammonium sanitizer. Operator replaced with chlorine sanitizer, now testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandbar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandbar on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandbar?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandbar.

How does Sandbar compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Sandbar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Sandbar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sandbar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandbar 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 Sandbar inspected?

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

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