SANDBAR SPORTS BAR
4301 OCEAN BLVD, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321.799.2577
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects; 3 in dry storage near ice machines. The at pass between interior bar and kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018056440 | Sep 13, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2017049136 | Aug 24, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 8lb can orange marmalade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (45F - Cold Holding);, manager had item removed and put in another cooler
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Operator in the process of getting menus updated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in outside server area has some mold like substance build up. Manager asked employee to clean ice bin out
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on deep white freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in back storage room are broken, holding water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior lid of ice machine has build up of mold like substance. Manager cleaned lid.
Standing water on floor in walk in cooler
Feb 3, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell on cook line cooked beans (121F - Hot Holding); queso (111F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to stovetop and reheated to over 165°F
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200+ppm chlorine in spray bottle. Operator discarded
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute of oasis machine at exterior bar. Soda gun holsters at each bar. Operator cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Milk crates for frozen drink mix are soiled in walk-in cooler. Operator cleaned
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered at service station
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis drink maker is soiled. Operator cleaned
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over produce. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of beer reach in cooler at exterior bar
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects; 3 in dry storage near ice machines. The at pass between interior bar and kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. I reach in cooler across from pizza oven shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corner of kitchen near pizza make area. Operator made accessible
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Ice bin for soda machine next to interior bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled. Operator cleaned
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of beef in standing water at triple sink. Operator turned on cold water
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Operator primed unit 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over cut peppers. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler across from flat top pico (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Ice chutes of oasis machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard used as knife case. Operator discarded
Jan 11, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line nearest line entry. salsa (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding). Containers are double panned raising product above fill line of unit. Operator moved to refrigeration
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of chemicals stored on shelf over prep table. Operator moved
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen. 200+ppm chlorine. Operator diluted
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at exterior bar are soiled. Soda gun holster at inside bar is soiled. Ice chute for oasis machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured properly. Operator tethered
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler has an accumulation of dust
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
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.