SAND BAR
9795 SUMMER PLACE, Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082 · 904-273-3700
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found One tiny fly in small kitchen.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use knife Stored by Hand Wash Sink ledge. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service gloves stored under paper towel dispenser. Moved by manager.
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with added splitter, vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at fryer has piece missing.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One tiny fly in small kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ahi tuna over ready to eat greens in cooler. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station on cook line used to store knifes, knifes removed.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple certificates missing certified food managers number.
Stored food not covered. Ice bin under service window, employee corrected during inspection.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket reading 0ppm, sanitizer bucket replaced, remade to 200ppm
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); house made tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); hot dog (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Ambient thermometer reading at 48F. Per manager, all products placed in reach in cooler upon opening at 11:00. Temperatures taken at 2:45. All products moved to reach in freezer or another reach in cooler to quickly chill. Also, observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in holding drawer below flat grill. Ambient digital thermometer reading at 44F. Per manager, all products placed in drawer at opening at 11:00. Temperatures taken at 2:50. Manager moved all products to another reach in cooler and added ice bags. At the end of inspection, all products between 37F-39F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice present in front hand wash sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu includes ahi seared tuna served undercooked. Disclosure is present but menu item is not identified. 3-603.11(A)(B)(C) FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraph 3-401.11(C) and Subparagraph 3-401.11(D)(4) and under Paragraph 3-801.11(C), if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as 'oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),' 'raw-egg Caesar salad,' and 'hamburgers (can be cooked to order)', or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior corners of right ice bin has black mold-like substance.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing along right side of kitchen closest to fryers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and grill has accumulation of debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on handle of pizza oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand washing sign missing from front hand wash sink. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under grill area has debris.
Sep 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2023.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. At time of inspection no consumer advisory on the menu or posted. Inspector provided consumer advisory and employee posted.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the main cook line, tongs stored on the pizza oven handles. Operator relocated the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket has mold like substance spots. Operator asked employee to sanitize the door gaskets.
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