The Sandbar & Grille

7205 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

American

Last inspected: Jun 22, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

The Sandbar & Grille has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 22, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Sandbar & Grille dates to Jun 22, 2023.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about nine violations before that.

Compared to the broader Fort Myers Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at dish machine used to improperly thaw food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Hand washing sinks accessible **Time Extended**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under dish machine and behind bar. Repeat from 01-31-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Unlabeled spray bottle at host stand. **Time Extended**

41-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile collapsed on pizza boxes in kitchen. Left hand side of pizza oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Ceiling in the process of being repaired. **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled vent in pizza station and mold like substance on vents between dish machine and prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Ceiling vents soiled. **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine outside of back door. Repeat from 01-31-2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall to the left side of dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walls and ceiling of walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two line cooks and a prep cook engaged in food preparation without hair nets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. **Time Extended**

13-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 cylinder stored by outside ice machine unsecured. Repeat from 01-31-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**

51-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sandbar & Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sandbar & Grille on file is from Jun 22, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Sandbar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

The Sandbar & Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has The Sandbar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Sandbar & Grille have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Sandbar & 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.

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