DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE SANDBAR AND GRILLE

With 6 inspections documented, THE SANDBAR AND GRILLE maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating in FORT MYERS. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

South Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33907
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463473

  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet/handle not working properly at handwashing sinks at front and middle bar.
  • 08A-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
  • 03B-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**
  • 53A-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/
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932758

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at kitchen and front bar soiled with green mold like substance.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handles in disrepair at main bar.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at dry storage.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish stored over roasted beef. Operator removed raw fish to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin at front bar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front bar.

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793575

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vent and tile missing near by dishmachine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at dishmachine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishmachine soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired on 02/26/2025. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Food manager certification expired on 02/26/2025. Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink near by dishmachine has no hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792059

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vent and tile missing near by dishmachine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at dishmachine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishmachine soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired on 02/26/2025. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink near by dishmachine has no hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10730991

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling vent and tile missing near by dishmachine area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at dishmachine area. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing bracelet and watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at cook line. Employee removed her bracelet and watch. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by dishmachine. Operator provided handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishmachine soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen commercially processed ROP raw mahi fish thawing without removing packages, still frozen. Operator removed all frozen raw mahi from packages. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-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 ground beef stored over cooked beef. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; butter (65F - Cold Holding); shredded moz (62F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (66F - Cold Holding); ham (58F - Cold Holding); turkey ham (59F - Cold Holding); cooked Mac cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in cooler for two hours. Operator placed all items in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with straws. Operator removed spray bottle to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired on 02/26/2025. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator consumer advisory for raw oysters. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink near by dishmachine has no hot water. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718340

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in women's restroom.
  • 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
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side food prep area and hand wash sink in dishwash area.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance on walls in beer walk in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Beverage/wait station.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind pizza dough mixer.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisks stored in front service bar.
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Front service bar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at main bar.
  • 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water at hand wash sink in side food prep area.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line entrance. Observed no water at hand wash sink at front service bar.