Sandbar Grill in Dunedin
Last inspected:
2602 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 346981801Sandbar Grill in Dunedin operates under Risk Level 2 and has a record of chronic compliance issues across 29 inspections dating to at least 2016. The facility averaged 9.4 violations per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, including food contact surface violations cited in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in multiple recent inspections, and consumer advisory failures recurring across the record. Employee health reporting violations and handwashing facility violations also appear in recent findings. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has received Warning Issued dispositions in 2 of the last 4 inspections, indicating escalated enforcement activity. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 found 9 violations with a Call Back - Complied disposition, meaning prior violations required re-inspection and were subsequently corrected.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sandbar Grill in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Sandbar Grill in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections56 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 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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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections39 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sandbar Grill in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sandbar Grill in Dunedin last inspected?
- Sandbar Grill in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sandbar Grill in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sandbar Grill in Dunedin are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sandbar Grill in Dunedin had?
- Sandbar Grill in Dunedin has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sandbar Grill in Dunedin find?
- Sandbar Grill in Dunedin was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sandbar Grill in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Sandbar Grill in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
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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.
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