Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
78
Score
Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort scores about where you'd expect for a Clearwater restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on floor.
24-07-4
78
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for portioning in raw tuna, no handle.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer cooler/ice machine area.
36-22-4
86
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pool bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Downstairs bar. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
86
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa 47f, sliced tomatoes 46f, diced tomatoes 47f found in top section of reach in cooler from overnight. Items discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 47f, sliced tomatoes 46f, diced tomatoes 47f, top part of reach in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pool bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pool bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of line.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pool bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Downstairs bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
45
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
82
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose on hand sink at bar.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns(1).
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sinks in bar not designated as hand wash area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both machines. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Alley sink in kitchen. Bar sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Line gasket under flat top grill. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. (2). **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
52
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice bin storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Mixes stored on floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 4 soda guns at bar no drains. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
82
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area. 4 flies observed in outside bar.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes 48f, Cuban deli meats 48f, diced tomatoes 47f, sliced ham 49f, shredded mozz 47f, all items found in two door reach in , all items in from overnight. All discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 48f, Cuban deli meats 48f, diced tomatoes 47f, sliced ham 49f, shredded mozz 47f, all items found in two door reach in , all items in from overnight. All discarded.
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup no handle in salsa and feta cheese. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice bin storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mixes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 4 soda guns at bar no drains. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in black beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machines.
36-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading bins. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort.
How does Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort 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 - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandbar - Tiki Bar @ Opal Sands Resort is inspected around three times per year on average.
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