Sandbar Tiki and Grille
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Sandbar Tiki and Grille has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Englewood restaurant scores 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walls outside beef brisket portion packs at bbq station at 57F. Operator stated items had been out less than 1 hour and returned over stock portions to reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs I;walk-in cooler over case of unwashed cucumbers. Operator moved cucumbers.
08A-04-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna in walk-in cooler not removed from packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at cooks line above food preparation area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in prep kitchen.
35B-02-4
64
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler not working.
05-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
86
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cooked raw chemical spray bottle on top of hot holding cabinet at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has rebuilt, kitchen and beer walk-in cooler. Hand wash sinks have been moved and added as well as mop sink has been moved after rebuilding from hurricane damage establishment no longer matches plans on file and must submit new plans for plan review **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Observed case of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 49 raw shell oysters in Walk-in cooler stored without or tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of oysters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following temperature at prep areaTall cooler: beef sloppy joe (57F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); dice onions (55F - Cold Holding). All items were prepared more then 24 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temperature at prep areaTall cooler: beef sloppy joe (57F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); dice onions (55F - Cold Holding). All items were prepared more then 24 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 49 raw shell oysters in Walk-in cooler stored without or tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of oysters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings, rice,and cut beef all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at prep area and wait staff area. Observed operator remove beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings stored on shelf above food preparation area at prep kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cooks line. **Warning**
21-38-4
45
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheeses and sauces in Walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken and fish over cooked chicken wings at cooks line Observed employee move eggs and chicken wings for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with date of last oyster used.
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice chute of soda machine. Repeat 3-27-23 **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy buildup of dust of fan in tall reach-in cooler at wait station. Repeat 3-27-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at cooks line.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in co- gender bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf in prep kitchen. Repeat 3-27-23 **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage containers cracked and broken on shelf in prep kitchen. Repeat 3-27-23 **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets on floor in Walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on shelf in prep kitchen. Repeat 3-27-23 **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf in prep kitchen. Repeat 3-27-3 **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach-in cooler at prep kitchen and wait station with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
47
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects at end of inside bar by garage can and ice bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed 5 small flying insects at end of inside bar by garage can and ice bin. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line and prep kitchen. Repeat 11-22-22 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line and prep kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of ice machine by kitchen and standing water on floor in mop closet. Observed employee clean mop closet floor. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed standing water on floor but ice machine with large pile of ice on floor **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled throughout kitchen prep area, cooks line, Walk-in cooler and beer cooler with buildup of food debris and soil. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed floors have been cleaned but still have build on them under equipment **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean pans, pots, plastic containers and strainers on shelf and handing from ceiling in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed several cleaned pans, lids and containers a prep area with old food still stuck to them. Observed employees remove pans to dishwasher area for cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-48-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in prep kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed several containers with old labels still stuck to them. Observed employees remove containers to dishwasher area for cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in mop sink at mop closet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed standing water in mop closet floor. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
64
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cooks line soiled. Repeat 5-23-22. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting boards at cooks line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Repeat 5-23-22. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed assorted cases of food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer at prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall mounted knife holder soiled with buildup of food debris. Observed employee remove and clean knife holder. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 5-23-22 **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers at outside tiki bar. Observed operator have employee cleaning out cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on cooks line soiled with buildup of food debris. Observed employee clean wall. Repeat 5-23-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at back of prep area with buildup of mold-like substance. Repeat 5-23-22. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above ice machine at back of prep kitchen in disrepair with insulation hanging down.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan in Walk-in cooler at prep area with buildup of dust. Repeat 5-23-22. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandbar Tiki and Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandbar Tiki and Grille on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandbar Tiki and Grille?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sandbar Tiki and Grille.
How does Sandbar Tiki and Grille compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Sandbar Tiki and Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Englewood average of 78.
Has Sandbar Tiki and Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandbar Tiki and Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sandbar Tiki and 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 Sandbar Tiki and Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandbar Tiki and Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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