THE SANDBAR & GRILLE
South Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33907
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar close to restaurant entrance.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling vent missing above triple sink area at kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled with mold like substance, and has accumulation of debris at bar by restaurant entrance.
- 10-12-5: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
- 36-34-5:Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen area.
- 23-03-4: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.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service coffee filters not stored protected from contamination at server station. Operator removed coffee filters to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - 2 Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar close to kitchen entrance.
- 22-02-4: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.
- 31A-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
- 31B-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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar close to kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back food prep area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sinks in back food prep and dishwash areas.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed provolone cheese 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put lid on top of cheese and turned down reach in cooler. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F cold hold more 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Hot Water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at cook line next to pizza oven. Operator has work order in place to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sinks in back food prep and dishwash area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute and all interior surfaces of the ice machine. There is a black mold like substance in the ice machine at the bat by the roll up window. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. On the floor under the shelving next to the carbon dioxide tank there is a box of white rice and a bag of yellow rice and in front of the carbon dioxide tank there are cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor. In the walk-in freezer there are cases of french fries, ground beef, chicken wings, rolls ice and corn on the cob stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. There is no chlorine sanitizer test kit for chlorine in the dishwasher and no quaternary test kit for sanitizer in the triple sink. The operator does have the test kit for EcoLab sink and surface cleaner sanitizer but does not have any on hand. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
9
Basic
9
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute and all interior surfaces of the ice machine. There is a black mold like substance in the ice machine at the bat by the roll up window. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a container of egg wash there is a plastic ramekin. Inside a container of sugar in dry storage there is a cup with no handle. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. An employee is drinking a soda from a can while working the grill.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. On the floor under the shelving next to the carbon dioxide tank there is a box of white rice and a bag of yellow rice and in front of the carbon dioxide tank there are cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor. In the walk-in freezer there are cases of french fries, ground beef, chicken wings, rolls ice and corn on the cob stored on the floor.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There are two ice scoops in the ice bin at the soda fountain in the service area. Operator moved the ice scoops to proper storage. The ice scoop in the ice machine at the bar by the roll up window is in the ice.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a buildup of grease and dust on the hood filters.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor between the carbon dioxide and the bag in box storage rack there is a case of plastic ramekins stored on the floor. The box is also wet with drainage from the bag in box syrup.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water on the bottom of the make table cooler across from the pizza oven.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils stored in 97F water in a plastic bucket on top of the grill.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the under counter cooler across from the deep fryer raw bacon wrapped shrimp is stored over cooked sausage and roasted peppers. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. There are two live roaches on the floor in front of the flat top grill on the cook line. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On a shelf under the flat top grill there are eleven raw shell eggs (74F - Cold Holding).
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On a shelf under the flat top grill there are eleven raw shell eggs (74F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a bucket of dirty water inside the hand sink by the dish pit. Operator removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. There is no chlorine sanitizer test kit for chlorine in the dishwasher and no quaternary test kit for sanitizer in the triple sink. The operator does have the test kit for EcoLab sink and surface cleaner sanitizer but does not have any on hand.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink in the service area or by the dish pit. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Some of the employees do not have their employee reporting agreements.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand sink in the service area. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the make table cooler across from the oven there is lasagna that was prepared more than 24 hours ago with no date marking.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish washing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 23 total violations (5 high priority, 9 intermediate, 9 basic).