SANDBAR SEAFOOD HOUSE & DELI
275 S HIGHWAY 79, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 8502497200
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
FEB 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on top of dish machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
8 cases · $6,700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024015963 | Mar 13, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | — |
| 6--2022052812 | Oct 6, 2022 | Feb 14, 2023 | $1,500 |
| 6--2022030840 | Jun 20, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | $1,500 |
| 6--2021035577 | Jul 26, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | $1,500 |
| 6--2020050105 | Oct 21, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $800 |
| 6--2019042631 | Aug 8, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $800 |
| 6--2019044440 | Aug 26, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | $200 |
| 6--2018040442 | Jul 30, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Most recent approved plans do not match establishment. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed outdoor crawfish boil area, additional dish washing machine behind front counter.
May 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Most recent approved plans do not match establishment. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed outdoor crawfish boil area, additional dish washing machine behind front counter.
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw bacon in walk-in cooler. Chicken moved at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 47F, cooked onions 51F, raw shrimp 51F, chicken 48F, fries 48F, per employee items in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Moved to freezer for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and dumpster cleaner stored over disposable gloves. Chemicals moved during inspection.
Most recent approved plans do not match establishment. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed outdoor crawfish boil area, additional dish washing machine behind front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine behind front counter.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining walk-in cooler shelf under oysters.
Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Gap between front double doors that open to the outside.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Oyster reach in cooler soiled.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Kitchen dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Manager connected new chlorine sanitizer and primed machine. Tested at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over horseradish sauce and crabmeat. Oyster moved At time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in ice buckets. Cleaned during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned during inspection.
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Inverted during inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed on wall over steam tables. Bug zapper missing piece to contain insect fragments.
Stored food not covered. Raw oysters not covered in walk-in cooler. Covered at time of inspection.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over pickles in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs relocated at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under hand wash sink by walking, hose bib by three compartment sink, hose Bibb out side.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Pre shucked oyster tags being marked for day shucked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Mold like substance at bottom of ice buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Restocked at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Restocked at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on chemical shelf containing unknown substance. Manager discarded substance during inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At hand wash sink by walk-in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. Walk-in cooler door soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dirty water at bottom of oyster station cooler. Mold like substance on shelves in glass cooler at oyster bar.
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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4 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over cans of cooked crab meat.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach in: Swiss cheese 53F, cheddar cheese 53F, raw scallops 55F, calamari 56F, raw chicken 55F, kitchen manager items in cooler over night, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach in: Swiss cheese 53F, cheddar cheese 53F, raw scallops 55F, calamari 56F, raw chicken 55F, kitchen manager items in cooler over night, see stop sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned ice machine during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on oyster station.
Garbage on the ground behind restaurant.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on exterior of bag of Gouda in walk-in cooler. Grease/residue on walk-in cooler doors around handles. Mold like substance on side of make table lid. Mold like substance on shelves in walk-in cooler.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Kitchen dish machine tested at 0ppm. Machine primed and tested at 100ppm. Bar dish machine tested at 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: raw burgers 46F, hush puppy mix 44F, per manager in cooler approximately 25 minutes. Manager put items on ice for better cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice in handwash sink by walkin cooler. Manager states rice wash washed there.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips for dish machines.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 2 cooks, and 3 servers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and burn marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cole slaw scoop handle in product. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 57F, burgers 58F, calamari 58F and scallops 58F. Manager threw product away.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager procedure and they printed and posted in office.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate expired for both managers on duty- Sasha and David.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with build up of ice.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with build up of rust.
Mar 14, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 9 live roaches in drawers of broken cooler not in use located in kitchen in front of grill and fryers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with bag of shrimp in it. Employee removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed thawed items and prepped items held for longer than 24 hours with no date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches in drawers of broken cooler not in use located in kitchen in front of grill and fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with build up of ice.
Stored food not covered. Observed shucked oysters used for baking uncovered in walk in cooler. Employee covered.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over RTE dressings. Manager moved dressings to other shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on top of dish machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on opener and ice machine with mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam bowl in rice and in black pepper used for portioning. Manager removed both.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper in ROP commercially processed with no slit in bag.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with lid on prep table in kitchen. Manager threw cup away.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper hung over hot hold pans in server area.
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