Key West, Monroe County

SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL

511 GREENE ST STE A, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
2 High Priority
May 24, 2023
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

May 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

29-34-4

Detail 22017017

High Priority - @ op area Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

08A-20-5

Detail 22017015

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

11-27-4

Detail 22017008

Intermediate - 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.

31A-09-4

Detail 22017013

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by garbage can Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22017010

Intermediate - In walk-in cooler observed White Food storage container soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22017016

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22017006

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked rice , and cooked chicken wings are not date marked

22-20-5

Detail 22017014

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

16-03-4

Detail 22017005

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

06-09-1

Detail 22017007

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. removing from packaging during inspection Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22017009

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 22017011

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bathroom

36-73-4

Detail 22017012

Basic - Walk-in freezer Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21911002

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. Observed and test chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, due to dish machine not automatically dispensing sanitizer. Manager setup three compartment sink, using chlorine sanitizer, tested at 100ppm. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21911011

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (62F - Hot Holding) located at kitchen counter, in front of fryer station, less than 4 hours. Advised to place into reach in cooler, to lower temperatures to 41F and below. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21911008

Intermediate - 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. Emailed to Manager.

31A-11-4

Detail 21911009

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen equipment stored in handwash sink, next to three compartment sink, at warewashing area.

16-37-1

Detail 21911006

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment provided quaternary test strips, but no chlorine test strips provided to test chlorine sanitizer at kitchen dish machine. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21911004

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. Emailed to Manager.

14-09-4

Detail 21911005

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21911014

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21911012

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic box oil containers stored on floor at dry storage area, near kitchen warewashing station. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21911007

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves. Observed soiled exterior of large plastic food storage containers, located inside walk in cooler. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 21911010

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from pizza ovens.

21-12-4

Detail 21911013

Basic - Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on kitchen prep counters.

02D-01-5

Detail 21911003

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage container of flour, not labeled, located at back dry storage area.

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 21

03B-01-6

Detail 21041762

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetables (101 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21041757

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21041766

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mix equipment soiled.

16-37-1

Detail 21041753

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21041751

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator was made Friday (4 days ago). Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21041756

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with accumulation of black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 21041761

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans and pot stored on floor dishwasher machine area.

14-09-4

Detail 21041747

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards no longer cleanable, at Pizza station and reach in cooler cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 21041765

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21041754

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21041760

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Food containers and boxes with lettuce and whipping cream stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the the products need to be at the shelves. Corrective Action Taken

10-14-5

Detail 21041767

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 21041764

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21041750

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gasket soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 21041763

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container with cooked rice with old label at walk-in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 21041748

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line.

29-19-4

Detail 21041759

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water next to reach in cooler located at Pizza station.

08B-12-5

Detail 21041755

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 5 containers with chicken wings not covered at walk in cooler.

33-31-5

Detail 21041752

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in the dish storage ware and inside by the shelves next to dishwasher machine dry stacks of unused pots, pans, and cooking equipment? Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21041758

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at dry storage area.

36-27-5

Detail 21041749

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with accumulation of black mold like substance behind dishwasher machine area.

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 20720722

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in coolers soiled/stained. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in coolers soiled/stained. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in coolers soiled/stained. Time Extended

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20598651

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in coolers soiled/stained. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in coolers soiled/stained. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 20598653

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Observed in the front counter bar, the hand washing sink by the entrance to the bar has been removed. Operator the pipes, attached hot and cold water lines running from the wall, hand washing sign, paper towel dispenser, and a bracket attached to the wall where the hand washing sink was located. Observed the walk in cooler nearby the stage has been removed from the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed the walk in cooler nearby the stage has been removed from the establishment. Observed no splashguard installed between the hand wash sink and prep sink in the kitchen by the walk in cooler as per approved plans. Observed uncovered fried nacho chips stored near the hand wash sink exposed to splash. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20598650

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by the back door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most coolers in the kitchen. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20598649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under all equipment, walk in cooler and the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Observed floor soiled the walk in freezer. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20598654

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most coolers in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most coolers in the kitchen. Time Extended

33-34-4

Detail 20598648

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed in the dish storage ware and inside the closet by the dry storage area: stacks of unused pots, pans, and cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Observed in the dish storage ware and inside the closet by the dry storage area: stacks of unused pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 20598652

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in the dish storage ware and inside the closet by the dry storage area: stacks of unused pots, pans, and cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in the dish storage ware and inside the closet by the dry storage area: stacks of unused pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Time Extended

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 19

14-86-1

Detail 20582481

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cooked black beans, cooked ground beef, cheese sauce, and cooked rice stored inside Thank you carry out bags at the portable steam table.

50-17-2

Detail 20582473

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 10/01/21. Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection. Observed 8 customers at the time of the inspection. Operator paid the license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20582486

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler: raw beef stored above grilled chicken and raw fish stored above cooked chicken wings l

03B-01-6

Detail 20582472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked peppers and onions (85°F - Hot Holding) on a prep table by the walk in cooler. Observed operator reheated to 168° F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20582485

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the flip top reach in coolers soiled/stained.

31A-09-4

Detail 20582471

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in the servers drink station by the front counter bar: 3 pitchers stored inside the hand washing sink. Observed in the ware wash area: hand wash sink covered with a tray. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-04-4

Detail 20582483

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed in the front counter bar, the hand washing sink by the entrance to the bar has been removed. Operator the pipes, attached hot and cold water lines running from the wall, hand washing sign, paper towel dispenser, and a bracket attached to the wall where the hand washing sink was located.

16-37-1

Detail 20582476

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 20582477

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

51-16-7

Detail 20582482

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Observed in the front counter bar, the hand washing sink by the entrance to the bar has been removed. Operator the pipes, attached hot and cold water lines running from the wall, hand washing sign, paper towel dispenser, and a bracket attached to the wall where the hand washing sink was located. Observed the walk in cooler nearby the stage has been removed from the establishment.

22-20-5

Detail 20582484

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by the back door. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20582480

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed by the three compartment sink

36-22-4

Detail 20582488

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area.

36-73-4

Detail 20582479

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under all equipment, walk in cooler and the walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 20582475

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in the kitchen area: cases can goods stored on the floor. Walk in cooler: cases of bread , chicken and raw beef stored on the floor.

22-16-4

Detail 20582470

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most coolers in the kitchen.

33-34-4

Detail 20582487

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed in the dish storage ware and inside the closet by the dry storage area: stacks of unused pots, pans, and cooking equipment.

08B-54-4

Detail 20582474

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed no splashguard installed between the hand wash sink and prep sink in the kitchen by the walk in cooler. Observed on the approved plans on 12/14/17, the splash guard was to be installed.

33-31-5

Detail 20582478

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in the dish storage ware and inside the closet by the dry storage area: stacks of unused pots, pans, and cooking equipment