SANDBAR TIKI AND GRILLE
1975 BEACH RD, Englewood FL 34223 · 941-460-8280
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walls outside beef brisket portion packs at bbq station at 57F. Operator stated items had been out less than 1 hour and returned over stock portions to reach-in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $445
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023025342 | Mar 28, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | $125 |
| 7--2018030122 | May 3, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at prep area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar area with buildup of mold-like substance. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observe ice bucket stored under soap dispenser by hand wash sink in front line expo area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chemical spray soda machine lines at bar area run over top of ice bin and soiled with buildup of mold-like substance.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on counter at salad prep area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs I;walk-in cooler over case of unwashed cucumbers. Operator moved cucumbers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walls outside beef brisket portion packs at bbq station at 57F. Operator stated items had been out less than 1 hour and returned over stock portions to reach-in cooler
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 tuna in walk-in cooler not removed from packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at cooks line above food preparation area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area in prep kitchen.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection 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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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler not working.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Warning 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cooked raw chemical spray bottle on top of hot holding cabinet at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
No plan review submitted and approved - 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 establishment has rebuilt, kitchen and beer walk-in cooler. Hand wash sinks have been moved and added as well as mop sink has been moved after rebuilding from hurricane damage establishment no longer matches plans on file and must submit new plans for plan review
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
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 case of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 49 raw shell oysters in Walk-in cooler stored without or tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of oysters.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following temperature at prep areaTall cooler: beef sloppy joe (57F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); dice onions (55F - Cold Holding). All items were prepared more then 24 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temperature at prep areaTall cooler: beef sloppy joe (57F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); dice onions (55F - Cold Holding). All items were prepared more then 24 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 49 raw shell oysters in Walk-in cooler stored without or tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of oysters.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings, rice,and cut beef all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at prep area and wait staff area. Observed operator remove beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings stored on shelf above food preparation area at prep kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cooks line.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheeses and sauces in Walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken and fish over cooked chicken wings at cooks line Observed employee move eggs and chicken wings for proper storage.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with date of last oyster used.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice chute of soda machine. Repeat 3-27-23
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy buildup of dust of fan in tall reach-in cooler at wait station. Repeat 3-27-23
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 at cooks line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in co- gender bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf in prep kitchen. Repeat 3-27-23
Food storage containers cracked and broken on shelf in prep kitchen. Repeat 3-27-23
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets on floor in Walk-in cooler.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on shelf in prep kitchen. Repeat 3-27-23
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf in prep kitchen. Repeat 3-27-3
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach-in cooler at prep kitchen and wait station with rusted shelves.
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.