SABINE SANDBAR SUNSET BAR AND GRILL

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 23 rodent droppings in the following locations, 5 rodent droppings on top of ice machine in back kitchen. 9 rodent droppings on top of ingredient bin on shelf in back kitchen. 9 rodent droppings on top of marinara cans on shelf in back kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Underneath shelf in back kitchen. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside sugar bin next to ice machine at kitchen entrance.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta Salad and conch batter prepared 8 days before inspection. See stop sale.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. Pasta Salad and conch batter prepared 8 days before inspection.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Completely thawed grouper baring label to removed from package before thawing not removed from package in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not dated with last serve date. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for food handling employees. All employees over 60 days. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold-like substance on fins of mini split air conditioner by dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Completely thawed grouper baring label to removed from package before thawing not removed from package in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water between back door and reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By oyster shucking station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink facet leaking at pre rinse by dish machine. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings in the following locations:20 rodent droppings on top of dish machine in kitchen,10 rodent droppings underneath storage compartment on make line kitchen and 10 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed nesting material inside cardboard box on cook line, items inside cardboard box are transfer plates for cook line. Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing station next to back door of kitchen hot water temperature 83f. Hand washing station next to ice machine no hot water

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Insulation exposed through vents above tea dispensers.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple box items inside walk in cooler. Multiple box items inside walk in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all hand washing stations in kitchen.

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Inside kitchen.

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain adjacent to oyster bar station in kitchen.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath hand washing station next to back door.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2024. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored items inside hand washing stations in kitchen.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Provided advisory to operator.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing station next to shelves in back kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At bar location.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open container above prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind oyster bar in kitchen.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box items on floor in back kitchen next to ice machine.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Hand washing station next to oyster bar.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink line on cook line disconnected.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water from AC unit into hand washing station in kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season bin in kitchen.