The Sand Bar
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
82
Score
The Sand Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Ponte Vedra Beach average 75, so The Sand Bar is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with added splitter, vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side.
29-42-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at fryer has piece missing.
36-17-5
82
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One tiny fly in small kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ahi tuna over ready to eat greens in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station on cook line used to store knifes, knifes removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple certificates missing certified food managers number.
53B-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice bin under service window, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket reading 0ppm, sanitizer bucket replaced, remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); house made tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); hot dog (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Ambient thermometer reading at 48F. Per manager, all products placed in reach in cooler upon opening at 11:00. Temperatures taken at 2:45. All products moved to reach in freezer or another reach in cooler to quickly chill. Also, observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in holding drawer below flat grill. Ambient digital thermometer reading at 44F. Per manager, all products placed in drawer at opening at 11:00. Temperatures taken at 2:50. Manager moved all products to another reach in cooler and added ice bags. At the end of inspection, all products between 37F-39F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice present in front hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu includes ahi seared tuna served undercooked. Disclosure is present but menu item is not identified. 3-603.11(A)(B)(C) FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraph 3-401.11(C) and Subparagraph 3-401.11(D)(4) and under Paragraph 3-801.11(C), if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as 'oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),' 'raw-egg Caesar salad,' and 'hamburgers (can be cooked to order)', or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing along right side of kitchen closest to fryers.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and grill has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on handle of pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand washing sign missing from front hand wash sink. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under grill area has debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior corners of right ice bin has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
52
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker stored in cardboard flat of cans of juice. Operator relocated the employee speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Pizza paddle stored on top of the pizza oven exposed to dust. Operator relocated pizza paddle to clean sheet tray. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
90
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Sand Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Sand Bar on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Sand Bar?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Sand Bar.
How does The Sand Bar compare to other restaurants in Ponte Vedra Beach?
The Sand Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ponte Vedra Beach average of 75.
Has The Sand Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Sand Bar have averaged around four 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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