Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach

Last inspected:

4301 Ocean Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Overview

Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach has accumulated 179 violations across 28 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, notably above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least 5 inspections, handwashing and proper hand-washing violations appearing multiple times, and improper chemical storage documented repeatedly across the record. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Despite the violation frequency, no emergency closures have been issued. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority findings on management awareness, allergen awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, and employee health reporting, resulting in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
179Violations
0Closures
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2018056440 $400.00 Sep 13, 2018 Miami (Doral)
4--2017049136 $400.00 Aug 24, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 6 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach had?
Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach find?
Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach ever been shut down?
No, Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach been fined?
Sandbar Sports Bar in Cocoa Beach has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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