Sandbar South

1246 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Sandbar South stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Satellite Beach restaurant scores 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in kitchen hand sink, cook removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked steak in walk in not covered. Cook covered pan. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping in back no hair restraint. Manager provided hat, employee put on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups next to drink station.

24-08-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shrimp stored above pretzel bites in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled/rusted

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved drink to bottom shelf in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint. Put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved them to shelf above grill. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hand wash sink in bar area. Educated employee.

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 1,2024. License is current.

50-09-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk opened yesterday not date marked **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated milk in front line unit **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored with washed cut onions

08B-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm); operator added bleach to bucket retested at Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn outside wall in cooler, operator has gaskets at establishment but has not had a chance to put on **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitzer bottle at bar **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in tall white freezer Torn gasket on walk in cooler door

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in pantry cooler soiled **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo silver containers not inverted or protected **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind steam table grease on wall and sauce splatter

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandbar South last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandbar South on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandbar South?

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandbar South.

How does Sandbar South compare to other restaurants in Satellite Beach?

Sandbar South most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Satellite Beach average of 82.

Has Sandbar South's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandbar South 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 South inspected?

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

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