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SAND BAR PUB

7025 A1A S, Saint Augustine FL 32080

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats27
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6502369
Grade history
NOV 23
JAN 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects behind bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager hasn't renewed since reopening after Covid because they no longer serve food per operator.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Nov 17, 2025 · Operator is considering maybe serving food in near future and will like to keep their license and will renew manager certification. Time Extended
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects behind bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager hasn't renewed since reopening after Covid because they no longer serve food per operator.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle behind bar in contact with ice. Operator place scoop upright.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager has not kept certification up to date because they are no longer serving food.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda guns behind bar have mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks behind bar not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's restroom missing hand washing sign. Behind bar missing hand washing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.