How many health inspections has SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL had?

SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?

No, SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Toxic substance control.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL

4145 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, Venice, FL 34293

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SIAM OF VENICE INC · License: SEA6804402

SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL in Venice, FL has 20 inspections on record with 89 total violations (4.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

89Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 3, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Jan 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 8, 2024 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Dec 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Aug 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Dec 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Feb 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Oct 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

May 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 6, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL had?: SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?: No, SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at SANDTRAP BAR & GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Toxic substance control.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 3, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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