Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE SANDBAR AND GRILLE

4606 S CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3647896
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13463473
DBPR license4606692

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw beef stored over chopped onion and peppers. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cook line; cooked pork (70F – Hot Holding); cooked beef chili (72F – Hot Holding). Per operator all items stored on steamer for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating all items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired on 02/25. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 1

#1Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet/handle not working properly at handwashing sinks at front and middle bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.