The Sand Bar
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at The Sand Bar stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Menu does not identify which items contain raw” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The Sand Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Anna Maria restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke on the menu without. an identifier.
02B-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator cleaned up standing water and called equipment repair. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
82
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back food preparation area with build up of soil and food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna on the menu without an identifier. Operator added an identifier and reprinted menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand-wash sink in front of windows in bar area. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a beard guard. Employee put on a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in bar area without labels handle in ice. Operator moved handle above ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife store between equipment on cook line across from flat top grill. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on reach in cooler drawer handles at the end of the cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops in standing water in ice cream area. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
55
Sep 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach cleaner on shelf in walk in cooler in storage area. Operator removed cleaner to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on outside surface of 4 door reach in cooler in back bar storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in bottom of 2 door cooler. Next to clear door reach in cooler in back food prep area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution bucket on floor in bar area. Educated bartender on proper placement of sanitizer. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on vent at cooks line across from flat top grill.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding separating from wall at the end of cooks line.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water stored on floor in outside bar storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed men's bathroom without an employee hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
55
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed bucket quaternary at 0 ppm, employee corrected to 200 ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-53-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at hose next to ice machine in pavilion bar.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at preparation kitchen hand wash sink. Employee added. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed food bucket in trailer kitchen hand wash sink. Chef removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed old labels stuck to clean pans on shelving. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed in rear employee bathroom, no hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
55
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
39
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Sand Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Sand Bar on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Sand Bar?
Across the inspection record, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Sand Bar.
How does The Sand Bar compare to other restaurants in Anna Maria?
The Sand Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Anna Maria average of 83.
Has The Sand Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Sand Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Sand 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 The Sand Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Sand Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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