Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria
Last inspected:
100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria has averaged 9.6 violations per inspection across 25 inspections dating to 2016, substantially above the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility experienced one emergency closure on April 14, 2015 for roach activity and has received two disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines. Employee health policy violations—including failures in health reporting and sick worker policies—have been cited repeatedly across inspections, appearing as high-priority findings in at least six separate inspections. Approved food source violations, proper cooking temperature violations, and chemical storage violations have also been recurring high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025 documented 9 violations including three separate high-priority employee health policy citations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: April 14, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 12:26:00 |
Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017059460 | $360.00 | Nov 29, 2017 | Tampa | |
| 7--2015017457 | $400.00 | Apr 14, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria last inspected?
- Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria last shut down?
- Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria was last shut down on April 14, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria had?
- Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria find?
- Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria was most recently inspected on November 20, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria been fined?
- Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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