SANDBAR RESTAURANT
100 SPRING AVE, Anna Maria FL 34216 · 941-778-0444
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017059460 | Nov 29, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | $360 |
| 7--2015017457 | Apr 14, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper or towels used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade towels used to line a tortilla container. Operator removed the towel.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap improperly stored above single service articles. Operator removed them.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in dry goods containers. Operator removed them.
Insect control device installed over food storage or food preparation areas. Observed insect control devices stored above food storage areas. Operator removed the products beneath them.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the to go window hand sink.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke on the menu without. an identifier.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator cleaned up standing water and called equipment repair.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back food preparation area with build up of soil and food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning and sanitizing.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna on the menu without an identifier. Operator added an identifier and reprinted menus.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand-wash sink in front of windows in bar area. Operator replaced paper towels.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a beard guard. Employee put on a beard guard.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in bar area without labels handle in ice. Operator moved handle above ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife store between equipment on cook line across from flat top grill. Operator removed knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on reach in cooler drawer handles at the end of the cook line. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops in standing water in ice cream area. Operator removed scoops.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach cleaner on shelf in walk in cooler in storage area. Operator removed cleaner to chemical storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on vent at cooks line across from flat top grill.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding separating from wall at the end of cooks line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water stored on floor in outside bar storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed men's bathroom without an employee hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on outside surface of 4 door reach in cooler in back bar storage area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in bottom of 2 door cooler. Next to clear door reach in cooler in back food prep area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution bucket on floor in bar area. Educated bartender on proper placement of sanitizer. Operator moved bucket.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards throughout the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several back packs in food prep room along back wall stored on rack next to clean mixing bowls. Operator removed all back packs.
Equipment in poor repair. Air curtain at back exit door in kitchen rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled racks in walk-in cooler #1
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn and ripped foil on bottom shelf of food prep table in the back preparation area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler #1 soiled.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed bucket quaternary at 0 ppm, employee corrected to 200 ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at hose next to ice machine in pavilion bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed food bucket in trailer kitchen hand wash sink. Chef removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at preparation kitchen hand wash sink. Employee added. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed in rear employee bathroom, no hand washing sign.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed old labels stuck to clean pans on shelving. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.