Sand Bar in Marco Island

Last inspected:

826 E Elkam Cir, Marco Island, FL 34145
Overview

Sand Bar in Marco Island has accumulated 217 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.4 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fire safety violations. Management awareness, proper hand washing, and approved food sourcing are the top recurring compliance issues. Recent inspections show a pattern of warnings followed by corrective callbacks, with persistent high-priority violations noted across multiple visits in 2024 and 2025.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

35Inspections
219Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Sand Bar in Marco Island: Comparison to Collier County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Collier County Avg 4 violations / inspection 4 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Collier County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Sand Bar in Marco Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections29 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections24 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections17 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sand Bar in Marco Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sand Bar in Marco Island last inspected?
Sand Bar in Marco Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sand Bar in Marco Island?
The most frequently cited violations at Sand Bar in Marco Island are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Sand Bar in Marco Island had?
Sand Bar in Marco Island has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sand Bar in Marco Island find?
Sand Bar in Marco Island was most recently inspected on July 1, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sand Bar in Marco Island ever been shut down?
No, Sand Bar in Marco Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.

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