The Sandbar & Grille, 7205 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE SANDBAR & GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7205 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
License #: 4601618
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over stove and grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw ground beef next to cheeses and pepperonis. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 55°F. Cheese 55°F. Ham 52°F. Garlic 55°F at prep area cooler. Corrective action taken. Employee paced all TCS food on ice. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Pizza area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of calamari in walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over stove and grill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tomatoes,salsa,ham,chicken, and mushroom 49°F in prep area. Corrective action taken. Moved all TCS food to several metal pans with ice. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Pizza area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Pineapple 58°F. Cheese 55°F. Ambient temperature 60°F. Corrective action taken . Moved all food to the walk in cooler. **Warning**
4/1/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment fryers.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food cook line.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment fryers.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on trash can.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface cooks line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food cook line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled prep area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink dish area.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
7/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.cookline , pizza prep area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.non handled bucket used to dispense ice
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.machine in back door entrance area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauces , meats in reach in coolers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.kitchen prep area
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 09/07/2012.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.kitchen area and hallway
7/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is sanitizing properly.Sanitizer chlorine concentration 0ppm in dishmachine. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.food prep handsink
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.food prep area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.handsink on cookline
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.kitchen prep,bar area
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.cookline handsink
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/11/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.cookline handsink
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.wall damage around base areas, throughout the kitchen
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.several broken tiles in dishmachine area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.cookline handsink on west wall by pizza prep
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.food prep cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar and flour containers, non handled scoops used
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.soups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken stored on tuna salad in reach in cooler in dry foid storage area
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.label all spray bottles with contents
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knive stored in crevice of pizza prep reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.salads,pasta,lunchmeats in reach in storage coolers
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.fish
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.equipment stored
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.broke tiles kitchen
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.reach in storage cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.ice machine in dry storage area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knive stored between stainless steel tables
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.broken tiles at rear entrance of kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.behind reach in coolers and freezers
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind reach in coolers and freezers
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.mixers stored in ice
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.bread crumbs and sugar containers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.kitchen prep
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.pizza area
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.handsink on cookline
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.broken tiles
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.kitchen prep
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.outside
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.broken tiles in dishmachine area
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.non handled bucket used to dispense ice
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.food prep area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.handsink on cookline
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw hamburger stored on cooked pork
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in cooler gaskets.cookline coolers
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/7/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied

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