SANDY PELICAN BEACH BAR & GRILL
70001 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY UNIT 2, Long Key FL 33001
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
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DEC 24
FEB 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep room
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler
Raw poultry stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in glass door cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Poultry (55*F - Cold Holding); Mozzella cheese (53*F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Soiled can opener blade. Spiral Cutter is soiled with food debris. Slicer and blade are soiled with food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container and sponge stored in handwashing sink in dish room
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish room
Prep room Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by oil container the floor and garbage can
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, tuna salad,cole slaw, not date marked
Above triple sink the Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, mold like substance
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Beverage air stand up holding TCS foods, chicken and soft cheese out of temperature Poultry (55*F - Cold Holding); Mozzella cheese (53*F - Cold Holding)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen and walking freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep room
Oil containers are stored on floor.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food, lobster stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Mac and cheese sauce
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies in handwash sink
Food stored on floor. Ice stored in the floor in walk-in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in dish room next to triple sink
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Thawed ROP Raw fish in unopened packaging
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. bug spray stored above pizza screens
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.dishroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order cup in Parmesan cheese
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.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 Refrigeration units not working.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry @50 F chicken was double stacked. Chicken was put into cold holding unit to rapid cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge, scrub pad wiping cloth in handwash sink on cookline.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Faucet/handle broken at triple sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink plastic tub is cracked and missing pieces.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.open air thawing of beef and lobster.
Oct 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Can opener blade, Cutting boards on prep tables, Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Dish area Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by silverware rack sitting on sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.soap containers in hand wash sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink at dish room handwash sink
Blue Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dish room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, above triple sink
Food stored on floor.in walk-in freezer
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Can opener blade, Cutting boards on prep tables, Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Dish area Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by silverware rack sitting on sink.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.soap containers in hand wash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dish room handwash sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink at dish room handwash sink
Blue Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dish room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, above triple sink
Food stored on floor.in walk-in freezer
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
Open dumpster lid. The dumpster has no lids installed on it. The owner has already called the dumpster company with no results.
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.