SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL
4145 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, Venice FL 34293 · 941-493-2300
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry sauces on cooks line steam table at 98F. Observed cook turn up heat on sauce steam table. Recheck temperature 25F later 141F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023014016 | Feb 13, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container containing raw beef patties.
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags used for storage of product in reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed them.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags used for storage of cut vegetables in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at end of cooks line block by tray stand and tray with assorted items on it. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in melted butter at cooks line. Operator removed non food-grade brush from use.
Jan 3, 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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Handwash sink at end of cooks line not accessible for employee use at all times block by pans in sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seafood salad in reach-in-cooler and sauce in walk-in-cooler. prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public at make table on cooks line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed multiple fly swatters hang on wall at end of cook line by shelf with clean equipment and food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles with oils, sauces and wine not labeled
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed food being prepared outside along side outdoor Walk-in cooler under trap covering. Employee was cutting green peppers, operator was wash mushrooms in straining bowl in mop sink. Operator filled plastic tub with frozen cod and water from mop sink hose and left on cart out side to defrost. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items prepared out side.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed ice scoop at soda machine next to hand wash sink. Ob operator move scoop for safe storage to avoid splashing from hand wash sink.
Food being prepared outside. Observed food being prepared outside along side outdoor Walk-in cooler under trap covering. Employee was cutting green peppers, operator was wash mushrooms in straining bowl in mop sink. Operator filled plastic tub with frozen cod and water from mop sink hose and left on cart out side to defrost. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items prepared out side.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed non-potable hose at out side mop sink used to wash off mushroom and for water to thaw cod fish. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food items.
Food stored outside. Observed crate of raw unwashed onions store on ground under bench out side along Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move onions for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cod fish in tub of standing water on cart out side.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp,scallops, squid and chicken over cut scallions, sauces and cooked noodles in reach-in cooler at cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry sauces on cooks line steam table at 98F. Observed cook turn up heat on sauce steam table. Recheck temperature 25F later 141F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on clean pan rack by 3 compartment sink.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection 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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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 74F standing water at fry station. Observed operator remove utensils from water and place at 3 compartment sink to wash.
Stored food not covered. Observed noodles in Walk-in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.