SANDBAR GRILL
3426 MAIN HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at bar closet area. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at standing reach in coolers unit in kitchen.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 tanks at bar closet area. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed a total of 8 dead roaches on premises; observed 3 at entrance threshold of walk in cooler, 3 under shelves of walk in cooler and 2 at dry storage closet. Operator swept/ cleaned all dead roaches and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen, bar and storage areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in women's bathroom above entrance door. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and wooden block next to stove.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line table utensils stored in water at 90F. Chef placed onto grill to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave at cook line both soiled with grease and food residue. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior and sides of ovens/ stoves soiled with an accumulation of old food and grease residue. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and hood filters soiled at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers in kitchen and lobby storage area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at island prep table in kitchen to go containers not inverted.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed spray gun nozzles at bar soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line. Chef provided. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed chili containers in reach in coolers not date marked. As per operator was made 1/11/25.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice bin located at bar storage area interior soiled with a large accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at standing reach in cooler in a container of salsa, a condiment cup used as a scoop. Observed at reach in cooler under prep table in a container of chimmichurri sauce a condiment cup being used as a scoop. Operator removed cups from items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed for tanks next to ice machine in bar storage area. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted current license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed at entrance of walk in cooler, 2 dead roaches. Operator swept up and discarded the dead roaches. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen, bar and storage areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in women's bathroom above entrance door. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior at cook line soiled. Observed microwave above prep table interior soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior and sides of ovens/ stoves soiled with an accumulation of old food and grease residue. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to three compartment sink interior soiled.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at lobby soda machine, nozzles soiled. Observed at can opener at center prep table soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed for items in standing reach in cooler next to three compartment sink, cut beef, marinated chicken breast, chimmichurri sauce not date marked. As per operator items were prepared the night before. Operator began to place date labels onto containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Still observed tanks not secure. **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed floors still with deep grout. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in women's bathroom hole in wall above door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: observed hole still in wall of women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Still observed gaskets in reach in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under the hand sink next to stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed pipes still leaking at hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed a large hole in the floor under the shelves in back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed large hole still in the floor under the shelves in back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open soiled with food build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Still observed soiled can opener. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
18
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a chimmichurri container stored in reach in cooler at prep area, a condiment cup used to scoop contents. Observed in reach in cooler next to dish washing area condiment containers used as scoops in marinara and chili containers. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 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. Observed ten packages of raw fish still in vacuum sealed packaging to thaw. Employee began to cut packaging to properly thaw. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach outside of men's bathroom. Observed approximately ten dead roaches in dry storage area under shelving. Observed two dead roaches underneath walk in cooler door. Observed in ice machine area one dead roach. Manager began to pick up and discard dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under stove and fryer soiled with grease accumulation. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout at kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage room, a bag of rice and container of oil stored on floor. Observed two containers of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in women's bathroom hole in wall above door. Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between wall and wood next to stove. Manger removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area and kitchen area sinks with no sign. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer soiled. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to in use food bottles. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under the hand sink next to stove. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under handwashing sink next to stove. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed a large hole in the floor under the shelves in back storage area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler under grill raw beef patties and shrimp stored over cooked chicken wings. Observed in reach in cooler located next to dish washing area, raw steak stored next to cooked rice and beans. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler, tomato sauce as per the manager from more than seven days and enchilada sauce date marked 11/16/23. Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler, tomato sauce as per the manager from more than seven days and enchilada sauce date marked 11/16/23. Manager segregated the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed cooked beans (100F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken breast (112F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (109F - Hot Holding) at steam table kitchen area. As per manager for two and a half hours. Manger moved the products to the griddle to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chlorine container stored next to bags rice. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open soiled with food build up. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed at triple sink in bar area not quaternary test kit available. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to stove and bar area no paper towels available. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Observed containers with rice, beans, pico de gallo and chili with not date marked. As per the manager was prepared three days ago. Operator began to date the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 27 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
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. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance, drinks dispenser. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the ice bin,front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers soiled, for the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).