HT'S SAND BAR & BISTRO
4950 S PENINSULA DR, Ponce Inlet FL 32127 · 386-846-0941
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 41 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -3 roach droppings on top of dish machine in back, manager cleaned up during inspection -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm after multiple tests, manager checked/cleared lines. Rechecked at 50ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -cook cracked raw shell eggs inside prior to handling cooked canadian bacon/finished breakfast sandwich. Advised of cracking raw shell eggs being a separate task from handling ready to eat food
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -feta cheese
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poached eggs on menu, consumer advisory present, manager added marking to menu
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some dark substance on sides/corners of interior near splash guard
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. -mahi, salmon
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on prep table near salt bocks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table near waffle iron/pot
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -brown gravy marked 1/3 -seafood salad marked 1/8
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -mashed potatoes
Bathroom facility in disrepair. -one of the restrooms out of order
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -isolated areas in back of house near dish machine/back door
Open-broken dumpster lid.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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-Clean plates on top shelving not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Clean utensils not stored inverted.
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine, empty sanitizer bucket. Manager replaced during inspection, tested numerous times. Advised to only use chemicals for dish machine as listed under manufacturer specifications
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -vacuum sealed Swiss cheese
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Clean plates on top shelving not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Clean utensils not stored inverted.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. -one of the 2 restrooms
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -on site vacuum sealed raw beef, no approved haccp plan -on site vacuum sealed Swiss cheese marked from 11/1 inside walk in cooler Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -deteriorated portion of cedar plank in warewashing area
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, manager replaced sanitizer bucket, rechecked 4 times at 0ppm. Manager set up 3 compartment sink for ware washing and stated service technician being called
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -lobster sauce
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -lobster sauce marked 2/28
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -3 roach droppings on top of dish machine in back, manager cleaned up during inspection -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked onions/potatoes, did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours for hot holding
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -cooked potatoes/onions, cooked sausage patties 115F-125F more than 2 hours from beginning of reheating, previously cooked and cooled on site. See stop sale. Provided flyer for reheating for hot holding.
Exterior door has a small gap at the top threshold that opens to the outside.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, rechecked sanitizer 4 times. Callback inspection shall occur in 7 days to verify compliance.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -upper portions of sliced cheeses 46F-48F inside makeline cooler next to grill inside 1/3 pan. Employee stated less than 2 hours. Advised to use larger pan to allow for multuple types of cheese to remain low enough for cold air to affect the dense cheeses loaded into pan.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -creamer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -restroom
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate some large pans. -dish machine currently not functioning, basin for 3 compartment too small to fit full sized pans for sanitizing step.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked sausage patties 51F from overnight, resting above pan level
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sausage patties from overnight 51F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -feta cheese, heavy cream
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing/sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -portion cup inside flour
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked sausage patties 51F from overnight, resting above pan level
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sausage patties from overnight 51F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -feta cheese, heavy cream
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poke tuna bowl on tv screen menu
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. -bar added outside, picnic tables placed for temporary seating. Person in charge stated customers generally use for waiting on food.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing/sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -tiki bar
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -portion cup inside flour
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -outside retrooms
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -front hand sink
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.