Sandbar Mexican Grill

1975 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Sandbar Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Gilbert facility scores 96, putting Sandbar Mexican Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at any of the hand wash sinks at the central bar. PIC provided paper towels at the hand wash sinks at time of inspection. Each handwashing sink must be provided with hand drying provisions at all times

6-301.12

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of organic matter on all soda nozzles located both bar areas. PIC cleaned soda nozzles at the time of inspection. Also observed rust and organic matter located inside the bar ice machine. Soda nozzles and ice machines must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency and cleaning methods with the PIC

4-602.11(E)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bartender making drinks without a hair restraints. Food employee must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food. Employee tied hair back at time of inspection

2-402.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dirt, dust, and grease throughout kitchen area and back rooms. Also observed holes in the walls throughout kitchen area. Physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Please seal holes prior to next routine inspection. orrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: PIC did not have food manager certificate

2-102.12(A)

Jun 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep table on the west side of the kitchen with ambient air temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit

4-301.11

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandbar Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandbar Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sandbar Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Sandbar Mexican Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Sandbar Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandbar Mexican Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandbar Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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