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THE SAND BAR

9795 SUMMER PLACE · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3389346
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8493524
DBPR license6501982

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice present in front hand wash sink.

#9Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – 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.

#2Basic36-08-4

Basic – 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.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and grill has accumulation of debris.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on handle of pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – 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.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under grill area has debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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