SAND BAR
103 S OCEAN AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386.252.2378
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -single service butter
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -physical debris appearing to be remnants of foil/food covering inside hash browns in prep area. Employee discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -single service butter
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter chips at breakfast buffet without temperature control - 70F. Employee stated butter returned to cooler for next day service. Advised to place on 4 hour time control and discard dairy not maintained at 41F during breakfast. Must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. -open pack of hot dogs inside bar cooler
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open pack of hot dogs inside bar cooler without date mark
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples offered at breakfast buffet/customer self service without being wrapped
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -small hole in ceiling tile above stand up freezer in back storage
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -packaged/potable water for gym, waffle batter mix on floor in prep area
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -case of plastic beverage cups on floor inside bar next to beer cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -chemical dispenser at mop sink -hand wash sink inside bar
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm, manager had employee correct
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of soda guns
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -buffet line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sausage links 120F in buffet, advised to use time as public health.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples/pears
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack on dry storage rack in back area
Floor tiles in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -marketplace refrigerator, vent up top
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -bulk plastic utensils piled into drawer out front, utensils not presented with handles
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sausage links 120F in buffet, advised to use time as public health.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples/pears
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack on dry storage rack in back area
Floor tiles in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -marketplace refrigerator, vent up top
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -bulk plastic utensils piled into drawer out front, utensils not presented with handles
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -reconstituted batter, made at 6am.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -reconstituted batter, 52F. Employee stated prepared at 6am. Advised to use time as public health control and discard at end of service if not ensuring batter is cooled to 41F within 4 hours of adding water to mix.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk, opened 10/10 stated employee
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice machine, splash guard interior. Pink substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of coffee cups on floor inside prep area
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.