HT'S SAND BAR & BISTRO
4950 South Peninsula Drive
Florida, 32127
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10804117
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888030
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a small gap at the top threshold that opens to the outside.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, manager replaced sanitizer bucket, rechecked 4 times at 0ppm. Manager set up 3 compartment sink for ware washing and stated service technician being calledWarning **Corrective Action Taken** 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. -lobster sauce
- 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. -lobster sauce marked 2/28
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -3 roach droppings on top of dish machine in back, manager cleaned up during inspection -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked onions/potatoes, did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours for hot holding
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -cooked potatoes/onions, cooked sausage patties 115F-125F more than 2 hours from beginning of reheating, previously cooked and cooled on site. See stop sale. Provided flyer for reheating for hot holding.
Inspection Date: 9/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8887650
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735275
- 24-03-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, rechecked sanitizer 4 times. Callback inspection shall occur in 7 days to verify compliance. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -upper portions of sliced cheeses 46F-48F inside makeline cooler next to grill inside 1/3 pan. Employee stated less than 2 hours. Advised to use larger pan to allow for multuple types of cheese to remain low enough for cold air to affect the dense cheeses loaded into pan.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -creamer
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -restroom
- 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate some large pans. -dish machine currently not functioning, basin for 3 compartment too small to fit full sized pans for sanitizing step.
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
Inspection Date: 5/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620820
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing/sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -portion cup inside flour - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked sausage patties 51F from overnight, resting above pan level - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sausage patties from overnight 51F - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -feta cheese, heavy cream - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501527
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing/sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -tiki bar Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -portion cup inside flour
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked sausage patties 51F from overnight, resting above pan level
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sausage patties from overnight 51F
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -feta cheese, heavy cream
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poke tuna bowl on tv screen menu Warning
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -bar added outside, picnic tables placed for temporary seating. Person in charge stated customers generally use for waiting on food. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 7875906
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -front hand sink
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -outside retrooms