Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater
Last inspected:
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater has been inspected 24 times on record, with 73 total violations spanning from 2016 to present—averaging 3.0 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. However, a significant pattern has emerged in recent inspections: employee health reporting violations and management awareness failures have been cited in 9 of the last 8 inspections (August 2024 through August 2025), representing recurring high-priority violations. The facility was issued a warning on August 27, 2025 for three separate instances of these violations, followed by an administrative complaint recommendation on August 29, 2024. A fire safety violation was documented on February 13, 2025 for a missing boiler insurance inspector report and certificate. The most recent inspection on September 2, 2025 resulted in call back compliance with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater last inspected?
- Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater had?
- Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater find?
- Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sand Bar & Grill in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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