The Sand Bar & Island Grill

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Inspections

1. Jun 22, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     An opened package of hot dogs does not have a date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. CORRECTED: The hot dogs were dated at the time of inpsecion.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The Keystone chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM in the dishwasher.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Dicussed using the 3-compartment sink for dishes until the dishwasher is serviced.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Fish observed being thawed in sealed ROP packaging.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Discussed cutting open the packaging or completely removing from packaging before thawing.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     The handwashing sink was blocked at the beginning of the inspection.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Employee moved items out of the way.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

2. Jun 2, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement for the raw oysters and potentially undercooked hamburgers being sold. I informed the PIC that a disclosure statement is needed, and they indicated that they would add it to all menus. A copy of DATCP fact sheet regarding applying a consumer advisory given to PIC during inspection.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD PREPARATION

     Uncovered food in kitchen area was adjacent to handwashing sink with no splash guard or other barrier to contamination. I informed an employee and they moved the food to no longer be next to the sink. I spoke with the PIC about having an appropriate barrier installed between the sink and food prep area, and they indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Remove food from this location or provide alternate methods to protect food from contamination.

     Code 3-305.14

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

     Single-use pickle container was being used to store shredded lettuce. I informed the PIC that only appropriate food-grade containers designed for multiple uses could be used for food storage, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Discard equipment and utensils that are not: corrosion resistant, durable, able to withstand repeated warewashing, smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and resistant to pitting, scratching, scoring or decomposition.

     Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

3. Aug 9, 2024 Pre-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.