THE SANDBAR AND GRILLE
4606 S CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw ground beef stored over cooked beef. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; butter (65F – Cold Holding); shredded moz (62F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (66F – Cold Holding); ham (58F – Cold Holding); turkey ham (59F – Cold Holding); cooked Mac cheese (56F – Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in cooler for two hours. Operator placed all items in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with straws. Operator removed spray bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired on 02/26/2025. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
02A-01-5Intermediate – 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 operator consumer advisory for raw oysters. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink near by dishmachine has no hot water. **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling vent and tile missing near by dishmachine area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at dishmachine area. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing bracelet and watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at cook line. Employee removed her bracelet and watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by dishmachine. Operator provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishmachine soiled with food debris. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen commercially processed ROP raw mahi fish thawing without removing packages, still frozen. Operator removed all frozen raw mahi from packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:41 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.