Sandbar Sports Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
26
Score
Sandbar Sports Grill has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 12 violations to closer to 18 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Sandbar Sports Grill trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 18 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding) at pizza prep area, as per operator for one hour. Operator added ice to products for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. Observed raw philly steak beef stored over raw coconut shrimp inside standing reach in freezer across from cook line.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw ground beef burger then continued to handle clean equipment, grab walk in cooler handle, and clean basket without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup on handles of reach in coolers in kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed large carbon dioxide tanks not secured in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling heavily dusty above front bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair, not in use, next to fryers. Observed pizza prep cooler lid in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front bar and wait station area near soda fountain.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cook line heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at both hand sinks in kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups and napkins stored on floor in dry storage room across from dish area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cooking equipment on cook line and at hand sink near cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall in dish area near dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice bin next to soda machine.
10-08-5
26
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52*F - Cold Holding); pico (52*F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding) All food and walk-in cooler units is being relocated at time of inspection to the walk-in beer cooler that is maintaining 39F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: At callback inspection black beans 55F, bacon peppers 50F,chicken 52 F, taco ground beef 57F Still Stored in the walk-in cooler and still showing out of temperature. Stop sale issued at callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: The cook Kieth has current food handler training , JD has no proof of food handler training Food handler trading will be checked at next routine inspection for all employees handling food. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment,the food walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. All food in the walk-in coolers is being relocated to the walk-in beer cooler that is cold holding at 39F. A technician has been called to check walk-in units **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Callback inspection one of the walk-in cooler units is still not functioning correctly at 41° or below, but there is no TCS food in the unit and repaired text. Will be here today to repair it. The other walk-in unit has been repaired and is ambient temperature is 39° However there is TCS food in this unit that is 50° plus which was stop sale. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid unit in pizza area is not working and has a soiled interior. No food in this unit at this time **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid unit in pizza area is not working . No food in this unit at this time **Warning** Unit has been cleaned **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dish storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Hole in or other damage to wall in dish storage area *Time Extended** **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - LARGE Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: LARGE Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles, napkins , improperly stored on the floor in storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Single-service articles, napkins , improperly stored on the floor in storage room **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - The Bar Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over drink preparation area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Bar Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over drink preparation area **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - The upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: That call back inspection. Some of the upstairs storage area has been cleaned and organized, but there is one area holding tools, equipment, bicycles that has not been organized. The ceiling under AC ductwork is caving in. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
45
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef out of temp @47F in walk-in cooler (old freezer ) The raw Beef looked discolored and smelled foul **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52*F - Cold Holding); pico (52*F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding) All food and walk-in cooler units is being relocated at time of inspection to the walk-in beer cooler that is maintaining 39°F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids stored in dish room handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment,the food walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. All food in the walk-in coolers is being relocated to the walk-in beer cooler that is cold holding at 39F. A technician has been called to check walk-in units **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from the return Air cover in the ceiling onto the floor in bar area. This area is not open for service. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid unit in pizza area is not working and has a soiled interior. No food in this unit at this time **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment in kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dish storage area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses on top of ice machine **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - LARGE Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles, napkins , improperly stored on the floor in storage room **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - The Bar Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over drink preparation area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - The upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - White rice stored on floor in storage room **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
25
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Ice machine is off and not in use and is to be replaced **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. * **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Admin Complaint**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
23-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawers under flat top are soiled with grease and debris Fryer cabinets are soiled with grease Dish room handwashing sink and handles are soiled Walk-in cooler door and gasket solid with mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Dish room handwashing sink and handles are soiled Walk-in cooler door and gasket solid with mold like substance **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - The handwashing sink near fryer is in poor repair, tied to the utility line with gauze. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: The handwashing sink near fryer is in poor repair, tied to the utility line with gauze. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - damage to wall corner at opening to back area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: damage to wall corner at opening to back area **Time Extended**
36-24-5
64
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.chili in the walk-in cooler dated 10 -20 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili out of date in the walk-in cooler 10-20 10 days **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food warm holding pate is soiled with grease . Sauce bottle tops have dried sauce on the caps **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and bread crumbs Also in the cocktail sauce in WIC **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dish room **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty or rack. The Dish machine racks are soiled with mold like substance and slime **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.The walk-in freezer is not freezing food but is cold holding 32-35F **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled. **Warning**
23-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawers under flat top are soiled with grease and debris Fryer cabinets are soiled with grease Dish room handwashing sink and handles are soiled Walk-in cooler door and gasket solid with mold like substance **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles, cup improperly stored on the floor **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - The Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under fryers and flat top **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - The handwashing sink near fryer is in poor repair, tied to the utility line with gauze. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - The hood system filters and grease catch attachments or fixtures are soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Wall near hand wash sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - damage to wall corner at opening to back area **Warning**
36-24-5
21
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: At callback inspection observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dish storage room has Holes in or other damage to wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Dish storage room has Holes in or other damage to wall. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on clean dish shelving. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Purse stored on clean dish shelving **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Ice on the freezer floor 5 gallon buckets of pickles on the floor in walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish area Handwash sink is soiled with rust and corrosion . The exterior of mixer is rusting. The ice machine door is soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Dish area Handwash sink is soiled with rust and corrosion . The exterior of mixer is rusting. The ice machine door is soiled with mold like substance **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and mold like substance **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw shrimp on drawers at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled blue cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty container inside HWS at kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for: Olsen,Elise, Devon and Jean have been working more than 60 days.
53B-02-5
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled with a common name at the front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked pork container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler handle,
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen, also on walk in cooler/freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked pork container stored on walk in cooler floor l **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle on reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units throughout kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
16
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Jun 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (62F - Hot Holding) located at kitchen counter, in front of fryer station, less than 4 hours. Advised to place into reach in cooler, to lower temperatures to 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed and test chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, due to dish machine not automatically dispensing sanitizer. Manager setup three compartment sink, using chlorine sanitizer, tested at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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 to Manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen equipment stored in handwash sink, next to three compartment sink, at warewashing area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment provided quaternary test strips, but no chlorine test strips provided to test chlorine sanitizer at kitchen dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Emailed to Manager.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic box oil containers stored on floor at dry storage area, near kitchen warewashing station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves. Observed soiled exterior of large plastic food storage containers, located inside walk in cooler. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from pizza ovens.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on kitchen prep counters.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage container of flour, not labeled, located at back dry storage area.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandbar Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandbar Sports Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandbar Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sandbar Sports Grill.
How does Sandbar Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Sandbar Sports Grill most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Sandbar Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sandbar Sports Grill have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sandbar Sports 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 Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandbar Sports Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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