Sunny's Sand Bar
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Sunny's Sand Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “dented/rusted cans present” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Sunny's Sand Bar on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, observed boxes of raw bacon placed above half and half dairy containers. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the buffet, butter (65F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (63F - Cold Holding); cut melon (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods are out since 7:30am-10am. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. In the reach in cooler, cut melon (65F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (67F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); tomato salsa (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lid remains open since 8am causing temperature to rise. Operator began moving foods into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In dining room, observed butter packages on the tables. Per operator, butter has been out since 6:30 a.m. Operator discarded butter, and will educate other employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed Approximately 75 individual butter packages in ramekins in dining room At 65F. Per operator, butter has been sitting out in dining room since 5:45 a.m. Operator discarded butter. Educated operator on time as a public health control **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 1-30-24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Operator unable to provide proof of Food Manager Certification **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. 1-30-24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Operator unable to provide proof of employee reporting agreement. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
70
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In dining room, observed butter packages on the tables. Per operator, butter has been out since 6:30 a.m. Operator discarded butter, and will educate other employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs ambient (52F - Cold Holding). On front line of kitchen, in Reach in cooler. Operator put eggs in a colder spot of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. 1-30-24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 1-30-24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease and debris between cooking equipment on front line of kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in Dining Room.or other areas of the establishment. Dining room has a foul smelling odor.. **Warning**
36-64-5
55
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza peel has accumulated debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Pizza peel is soiled with accumulated debris **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In hot water tank room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Co2 tanks unsecured this visit **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Interior of pizza oven has accumulated debris this visit **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza peel has accumulated debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Pizza peel is soiled with accumulated debris **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Stacy and Steven hired over sixty days with no proof of training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Steven is no longer employed here. Stacy has missed training due to time off **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In hot water tank room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to pizza oven has accumulated debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoes in storage area. 7-6-23Operator removed can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator handling toast with no barrier or utensil. Operator made new toast and used deli paper. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza peel has accumulated debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. 7-6-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher area **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Stacy and Steven hired over sixty days with no proof of training **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to pizza oven has accumulated debris **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomatoes in storage area. 7-6-23Operator removed can **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In hot water tank room **Warning**
51-11-4
37
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In storage area, dented can of tomatoes. Operator removed can from area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: Dented can of pizza sauce observed in dry storage this visit. Operator removed can from storage area, to send back to supplier. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer dishwasher observed this visit. Operator unable to locate test kit. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. Provided operator with food employee reporting agreements and discussed procedures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: Provided operator with forms. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
70
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Biscuits, scones, fresh fruit, hard boiled eggs and muffins, served buffet style with no sneeze guards. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In storage area, dented can of tomatoes. Operator removed can from area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Provided operator with food employee reporting agreements and discussed procedures. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer dishwasher **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At buffet area, hard boiled eggs (65F - Cold Holding); cut melon (70F - Cold Holding) oatmeal (114F - Hot Holding) Per operator, all time/temperature control foods are discarded from three hour breakfast buffet. I provided time as a public health control forms, and explained procedures. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Unpasteurized Eggs offered any style on menu without any consumer advisory. Provided operator with consumer advisory, and it was posted in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
50
Nov 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunny's Sand Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunny's Sand Bar on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunny's Sand Bar?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunny's Sand Bar.
How does Sunny's Sand Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Sunny's Sand Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Sunny's Sand Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sunny's Sand Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunny's Sand Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sunny's Sand Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunny's Sand Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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