SAND BAR & GRILL
400 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-461-3222
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw marked burgers 87f, sitting out, items put in walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sand bar.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler across from fryers.
Apr 23, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 146f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler under grill.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup moved to lower shelf.
Food stored on floor. Two buckets of pickles stored on walk in cooler floor. Items moved.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced ham 53f, raw chicken 56f, raw mahi 54f, fresh mozzarella 50f, sour cream 50f, tzatziki 50f,hummus 50f, cooked chicken 57f, all in walk in cooler working @56f,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 53f, raw chicken 56f, raw mahi 54f, fresh mozzarella 50f, sour cream 50f, tzatziki 50f,hummus 50f, cooked chicken 57f, all in walk in cooler working @56f,.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 116f, queso 121f, in steam well, staff to reheat to 165f,
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dump sink.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and drains soiled. Spoke to operator regarding issues that may occur.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Fl 098791,098793,098795,098786,056656 all expired 11/10/2024
Feb 13, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 50f, raw chicken 50f, unit under grill.moved to another cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Fl 098791,098793,098795,098786,056656 all expire 11/10/2024 expired.
Aug 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Raw chicken 50f, sliced cheese 51f, taquitos 49f, found under flat top grill, stored from overnight. -Rawfish 47f, sliced tomatoes 52f, stored in reach in cooler overnight across from fryer. -Cut lettuce 48f, hard boiled eggs 49f, sliced tomatoes 51f, sour cream 51f, feta 52f, blue cheese 50f, Found in double door reach in cooler next to grill, items stored overnight. All items to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw chicken 50f, sliced cheese 51f, taquitos 49f, found under flat top grill, stored from overnight. -Rawfish 47f, sliced tomatoes 52f, stored in reach in cooler overnight across from fryer. -Cut lettuce 48f, hard boiled eggs 49f, sliced tomatoes 51f, sour cream 51f, feta 52f, blue cheese 50f, Found in double door reach in cooler next to grill, items stored overnight. All items to be discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in cooler across from fryers missing wheel. Unit leaning. -Door won't close on two door reach in next to grill.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Raw chicken 50f, sliced cheese 51f, taquitos 49f, found under flat top grill, stored from overnight. -Rawfish 47f, sliced tomatoes 52f, stored in reach in cooler overnight across from fryer. -Cut lettuce 48f, hard boiled eggs 49f, sliced tomatoes 51f, sour cream 51f, feta 52f, blue cheese 50f, Found in double door reach in cooler next to grill, items stored overnight. All items to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw chicken 50f, sliced cheese 51f, taquitos 49f, found under flat top grill, stored from overnight. -Rawfish 47f, sliced tomatoes 52f, stored in reach in cooler overnight across from fryer. -Cut lettuce 48f, hard boiled eggs 49f, sliced tomatoes 51f, sour cream 51f, feta 52f, blue cheese 50f, Found in double door reach in cooler next to grill, items stored overnight. All items to be discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in cooler across from fryers missing wheel. Unit leaning. -Door won't close on two door reach in next to grill.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Two door reach in cooler next to grill.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw marked burgers 87f, sitting out, items put in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 110f, cooked chicken 121f, all items put back on grill for reheating. All items now 167f,
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater is intermittent. Repair has parts to replace.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Jul 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 50f, sliced cheese 50f, under grill-moved to another reach in. Blue cheese 50f, feta 50f, hard boiled eggs 51f, sliced tomatoes 50f, moved to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items cooked 30 minutes. Time mark adjusted.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 121f, hot dogs 125f, steam well. Items put back on grill for reheat to 165f.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used to scoop ice. Item removed.
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