Sandy's Grille

171 Sebastian Blvd, Sebastian, FL 32958

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sandy's Grille appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Sebastian average 76, so Sandy's Grille is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Scoop handle broken in sugar

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw ground beef. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door

51-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door bottom rt

35B-01-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Shepards pie mix covered in plastic wrap not allowing heat to escape 1.5 hours. Rapid chilled in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carol Sue

53B-14-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop coleslaw **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Inside door of machine

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Came in from outside grabbed gloves to apply on without washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandy's Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandy's Grille on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandy's Grille?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandy's Grille.

How does Sandy's Grille compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?

Sandy's Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebastian average of 76.

Has Sandy's Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandy's Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandy's Grille 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 Sandy's Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sandy's Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.

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