Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE SANDBAR & GRILLE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3424017
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8654657
DBPR license4606692

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee dropped dirty dishes and rubbed her hands less than 10 seconds while washing hands. Discussed operator proper handwashing procedures.

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – 2 Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar close to kitchen entrance.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice bin soiled with mold-like substance at bar close to entrance. Soda machine nozzles soiled with mold-like substance at bar by restaurant entrance. Soda gun soiled with mold like substance at bar close to kitchen entrance.

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty glass and utensil stored in handwash sink at bar close to restaurant entrance. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar close to kitchen and 2 handwashing sinks in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels for all handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar close to kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar close to restaurant entrance.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling vent missing above triple sink area at kitchen.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled with mold like substance, and has accumulation of debris at bar by restaurant entrance.

#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soda machine tray between uses at server station. Operator sanitized ice scoop and placed at proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Multiple ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen area.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine nozzles surrounding soiled with mold-like substance at server station and at bar close to restaurant entrance. Soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance at bar close to kitchen entrance.

#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service coffee filters not stored protected from contamination at server station. Operator removed coffee filters to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.