SAND BAR
826 E ELKAM CIR, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-642-3625
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In the can rack, not separated from other cans there is 1 number 10 can of sliced ripe olives with a dented rim. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the servers cooler coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); potato salad (46F - Cold Holding), operator iced the coleslaw and potato salad for rapid cooling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a can if sterno stored next to hot sauce and red wine vinegar on a shelf next to the pizza make table cooler. Operator removed the sterno.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employee training certificates are on photocopied certificates.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dishwashing area. Operator discarded the unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl with no handle inside a container of cheese curds in the reach in freezer. Operator removed the bowl.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service area at the bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between a cardboard box of printer paper and a shelf. Operator removed the knife.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign in the men's restroom. Operator hung a handwashing sign in the men's restroom.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In the can rack, not separated from other cans there is 1 number 10 can of sliced ripe olives with a dented rim. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Tn the drawer cooler there are two 8 ounce portions of commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon fully thawed while still in the package. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table mashed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding). Operator had the potatoes double panned. Operator removed the bottom pan, mashed potatoes 172F reheated.
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. Tn the drawer cooler there are two 8 ounce portions of commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon fully thawed while still in the package. See stop sale.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In the can rack, not separated from other cans there is 1 number 10 can of sliced ripe olives with a dented rim. See stop sale.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the men's restroom.
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table across from the fryers, fish dip (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator all food in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table across from the fryers, fish dip (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator all food in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink by the deep fryer is filled with ice. Operator melted the ice.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured inside the walk-in cooler and in dry storage.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In the service area there is a ice scoop on top of the ice bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the men's restroom.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. There is raw whole muscle beef stored in the same pan as raw ground beef. Operator removed the whole muscle beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the single door reach in cooler in the prep area, seafood salad (47F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded the seafood salad.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzles of the soda guns behind the bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the service bar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hair net.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the walk-in freezer door.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator will sanitize in the triple sink until the dishwasher is repaired.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the make table cooler next to the deep fryer nonfood-grade bags of ice are in direct contact with shrimp and chicken. Operator discarded the bags of ice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the single door reach in cooler raw mechanically tenderized pork is stored over giant pretzels. Operator moved the pork to proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken wings and raw chicken breast tenders are stored over raw fish and whole muscle pork.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the soda gun nozzle inside the entrance to the bar closest to the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In the service station at the bar the ice scoop is stored on top of a wiping towel.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a set of tongs on the fryer door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. There is a knife stored in sanitizer in the prep area. Inspector explained proper storage of utensils, operating removed the knife from the sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage bins of flour and sugar are not labeled.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date sold.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside of a container of hot sauce. Operator removed the ramekin.
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. In the walk-in cooler by the bar there is commercially reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi marked to be removed from the packaging before thawing still in the reduced oxygen packaging.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
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