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SANDBAR SATELLITE

1246 HWY A1A, Satellite Beach FL 32937 · 2397764327

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506117
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 3 in bar area 3 in dish area
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 3 in bar area 3 in dish area
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler at kitchen entry next to steam wells salsa (51F - Cold Holding); feta (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) In table top reach-in cooler next to fryers cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar are heavily soiled. Bartender cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime buildup on interior of doors
Basic/16-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Font on menu does not meet standards
Basic/55-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves and condenser cover are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On bar top
Basic/25-27-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Dispenser on east side of bar
Basic/29-17-4
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in kitchen hand sink, cook removed strainer.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Cooked steak in walk in not covered. Cook covered pan.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping in back no hair restraint. Manager provided hat, employee put on.
Basic/13-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups next to drink station.
Basic/24-08-4
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shrimp stored above pretzel bites in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled/rusted
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved drink to bottom shelf in kitchen
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint. Put on hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved them to shelf above grill.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hand wash sink in bar area. Educated employee.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 1,2024. License is current.
Basic/50-09-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in oregano
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server station wet nest
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk opened yesterday not date marked
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.