THE SAND BAR
9795 SUMMER PLACE · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding); house made tuna salad (50F – Cold Holding); hummus (50F – Cold Holding); hot dog (49F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Ambient thermometer reading at 48F. Per manager, all products placed in reach in cooler upon opening at 11:00. Temperatures taken at 2:45. All products moved to reach in freezer or another reach in cooler to quickly chill. Also, observed raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F – Cold Holding); fish (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding) in holding drawer below flat grill. Ambient digital thermometer reading at 44F. Per manager, all products placed in drawer at opening at 11:00. Temperatures taken at 2:50. Manager moved all products to another reach in cooler and added ice bags. At the end of inspection, all products between 37F-39F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice present in front hand wash sink.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu includes ahi seared tuna served undercooked. Disclosure is present but menu item is not identified. 3-603.11(A)(B)(C) FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraph 3-401.11(C) and Subparagraph 3-401.11(D)(4) and under Paragraph 3-801.11(C), if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as 'oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),' 'raw-egg Caesar salad,' and 'hamburgers (can be cooked to order)', or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior corners of right ice bin has black mold-like substance.
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing along right side of kitchen closest to fryers.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and grill has accumulation of debris.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on handle of pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand washing sign missing from front hand wash sink. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under grill area has debris. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:08 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.