Sebastian, Indian River County

SANDY'S GRILLE

171 SEBASTIAN BLVD, Sebastian, FL 32958

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Mar 3, 2026
City
Sebastian
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24411005

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24411004

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Scoop handle broken in sugar

23-03-4

Detail 24411006

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 24152207

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw ground beef. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24152206

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 23711115

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door

35B-01-4

Detail 23711116

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door bottom rt

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23349394

High Priority - 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. 0 ppm. Will sanitize in triple sink till get more sanitizer Out of sanitizer

22-20-5

Detail 23349393

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23349392

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 23349395

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03D-15-4

Detail 22875435

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Shepards pie mix covered in plastic wrap not allowing heat to escape 1.5 hours. Rapid chilled in freezer Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 22875434

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carol Sue

16-03-4

Detail 22875432

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Inside door of machine

16-21-4

Detail 22875436

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22875433

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop coleslaw Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22875431

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 22490782

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Came in from outside grabbed gloves to apply on without washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22490781

Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22490780

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 21789426

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in sink in kitchen. Removed. Sink cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21789421

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21789424

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any certified food manager for establishment. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21789422

Intermediate - 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. Form provided for employees with no food handler trading certificates. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21789420

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21789427

Basic - Buildup of grease residue on equipment legs at cook line. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21789428

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up under cook line equipment. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21789425

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21789423

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Set up to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03E-02-5

Detail 21459528

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Country gravy heated for 2 hours in steam well at 138/139f. Employee heated in microwave to 168f. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21459526

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer is +200 ppm chlorine. Strip turned purple and then bleached white. Employee added water to 100 ppm.

53A-05-6

Detail 21459529

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on record is not on duty. Manager today is Sandy. 5 employees on duty.

10-18-5

Detail 21459527

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knive in sanitizer. Removed and dried. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21459530

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Dec 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20749844

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

31A-09-4

Detail 20749846

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20749845

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil stored on floor next to ice machine

36-24-5

Detail 20749848

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind dishwasher. Operator stated that there was a leak that was repaired but started leaking again. Waiting on plumber to repair.

23-03-4

Detail 20749847

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled Repeat Violation

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

03D-01-5

Detail 20429675

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Macaroni and cheese made at 12:00 it is now 2:40 found at 105°

01B-02-5

Detail 20429681

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Macaroni and cheese made at 12:00 it is now 2:40 found at 105°

03D-15-4

Detail 20429678

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mac and cheese cooled in a plastic tub with a lid on it.

31A-09-4

Detail 20429683

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20429679

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense feta cheese. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20429682

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table

13-04-4

Detail 20429680

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-24-5

Detail 20429677

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to dish machine in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 20429676

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods dirty