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Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar

125 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar stretching back to 2022. On Dec 9, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed potato's. Chef moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. At bar, high temp machine **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. At bar, three compartment sink no hot water. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar, handwashing sink, no hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar, ice machine has accumulated mold like substance on front of machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, utensils stored in standing water 92°F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, fryer oil stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
52
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jan 9, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
45
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler raw bacon over berries- operator moved raw bacon to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach In cooler by cookline-burrata 67-68F cold holding, sliced cheese 67-68F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 66-67F- cold holding, tomato sauce 66-67F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 10 hours- see Stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. At reach In cooler by cookline-burrata 67-68F cold holding, sliced cheese 67-68F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 66-67F- cold holding, tomato sauce 66-67F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 10 hours- see Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water at 120F - operator placed on stove to heat water to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in drink cooler at bar- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar.

How does Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar 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 Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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