Sandbar Seafood House & Deli
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Sandbar Seafood House & Deli has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Panama City Beach facility scores 84, putting Sandbar Seafood House & Deli on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over horseradish sauce and crabmeat. Oyster moved At time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Kitchen dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Manager connected new chlorine sanitizer and primed machine. Tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in ice buckets. Cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed on wall over steam tables. Bug zapper missing piece to contain insect fragments.
35B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw oysters not covered in walk-in cooler. Covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over pickles in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under hand wash sink by walking, hose bib by three compartment sink, hose Bibb out side.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Pre shucked oyster tags being marked for day shucked.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Mold like substance at bottom of ice buckets.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on chemical shelf containing unknown substance. Manager discarded substance during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dirty water at bottom of oyster station cooler. Mold like substance on shelves in glass cooler at oyster bar.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. Walk-in cooler door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At hand wash sink by walk-in coolers.
33-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
32
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach in: Swiss cheese 53F, cheddar cheese 53F, raw scallops 55F, calamari 56F, raw chicken 55F, kitchen manager items in cooler over night, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over cans of cooked crab meat.
08A-05-6
High Priority - 4 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach in: Swiss cheese 53F, cheddar cheese 53F, raw scallops 55F, calamari 56F, raw chicken 55F, kitchen manager items in cooler over night, see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on oyster station.
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground behind restaurant.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on exterior of bag of Gouda in walk-in cooler. Grease/residue on walk-in cooler doors around handles. Mold like substance on side of make table lid. Mold like substance on shelves in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
35
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 57F, burgers 58F, calamari 58F and scallops 58F. Manager threw product away. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed manager procedure and they printed and posted in office. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate expired for both managers on duty- Sasha and David.
53A-03-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with build up of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with build up of rust.
14-17-4
64
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 9 live roaches in drawers of broken cooler not in use located in kitchen in front of grill and fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with bag of shrimp in it. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed thawed items and prepped items held for longer than 24 hours with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shucked oysters used for baking uncovered in walk in cooler. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches in drawers of broken cooler not in use located in kitchen in front of grill and fryers. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with build up of ice.
14-69-4
58
Oct 13, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over RTE dressings. Manager moved dressings to other shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on opener and ice machine with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with lid on prep table in kitchen. Manager threw cup away. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper in ROP commercially processed with no slit in bag.
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam bowl in rice and in black pepper used for portioning. Manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper hung over hot hold pans in server area.
35B-02-4
55
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Oct 10, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches on floor in dry storage area and 6 live roaches on floor in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: No live roach activity observed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: 2 live on side of short wooden table by oven **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: No roach activity observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flying insects in the following areas: 8 in the fish prep area 7 in the bar area 2 in the dish wash area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Observed approximately 10-12 flying insects around bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: No flying insects observed, **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: No flying insects observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches in the following areas: Approximately 80 dead roaches in the dry storage area on floor and on shelving. Approximately 25 on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Observed 4 dead roaches on kitchen floor under hand sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: No dead roaches observed **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: No dead roaches observed **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 250 dead flies and small roaches on sticky traps hanging throughout dry storage area and fish prep area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Observed no dead flies. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: No flying insects observed **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: No dead flies observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
67
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches on floor in dry storage area and 6 live roaches on floor in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: No live roach activity observed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: 2 live on side of short wooden table by oven **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flying insects in the following areas: 8 in the fish prep area 7 in the bar area 2 in the dish wash area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Observed approximately 10-12 flying insects around bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: No flying insects observed, **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 250 dead flies and small roaches on sticky traps hanging throughout dry storage area and fish prep area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Observed no dead flies. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: No flying insects observed **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches in the following areas: Approximately 80 dead roaches in the dry storage area on floor and on shelving. Approximately 25 on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Observed 4 dead roaches on kitchen floor under hand sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: No dead roaches observed **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandbar Seafood House & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandbar Seafood House & Deli on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandbar Seafood House & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sandbar Seafood House & Deli.
How does Sandbar Seafood House & Deli compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Sandbar Seafood House & Deli most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Sandbar Seafood House & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandbar Seafood House & Deli have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sandbar Seafood House & Deli 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 Sandbar Seafood House & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandbar Seafood House & Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.
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