The Sandbar, 900 Sunrise Ln, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE SANDBAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 900 Sunrise Ln, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1622223
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bucket to scoop ice at downstairs bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. To strong. Set up fresh solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning**
  • High Priority - Drink stored in ice used for drinks. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In Ladies room **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Soda gun dispenser hose stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Needs to be shortened or kept out of the ice.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler and glass door cooler not maintaining 41°F
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On glass door cooler in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook preparing plate for burgers with bread and lettuce.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 48°F, cheese 47°F, rice 50°F, chicken 49°F, Fish 48°F,
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Changed empty Bucket for a full one reads 200 ppm now **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stew in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at any sink in kitchen and at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash at sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.wrong labels on food. Container of shrimp reads coleslaw.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use Spatula stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Unwrapped straws on top of bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.Burritos
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.Beef Patties next to Shrimp.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Storage for cutting boards.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Shut off. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Beef Patties in reach in cooler.
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.In Flip Top Cooler in kitchen
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.At bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods .Eggs over Fish Corrected On Site.Moved the eggs.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.At handsink in kitchen Corrected On Site.Tightened pipe under sink haad come off.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.In Walk in cooler and Flip Top Cooler in kitchen.See stop sale order
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.A/C vents in kitchen .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Flour container Corrected On Site.Cleaned in dishwashing machine
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Flour container in dry storage .
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6/5/12.
6/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. throughout establishment .
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. no splashguard between handwash sink and prep table in kitchen where splashing may contaminate foods being prepped or can opener .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. on 3rd floor ice machine room.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at handwash sink on 3rd floor and kitchen .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room outside .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6/5/12.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor in emergency stairs.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of walkin coolers soiled.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted can opener stand and blade.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions in storage room outside .
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. cheese at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. beer cooler at 1st floor bar.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store bar mats and cleaning brush at 1st floor bar.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal food, raw beef over raw bacon at glass door cooler in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door cooler in kitchen .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. at handwash sink in 1st floor bar.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. bulk cheese.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over veggies,and raw beef over tortilla chips at walkin cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. water pooling inside tap beer cooler on 1st floor bar.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in outside storage room,and kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. paint next to ice scoop in ice machine room on 3rd floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pretzels at walkin cooler.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. low water pressure at ladies room on 2nd floor.for hot water.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. 3rd floor bar.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
10/4/2011Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. 3rd floor and 2nd floor restrooms.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. 2nd floor .
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. unapproved ceiling tiles used in prep area and bar.tiles perforated .
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline cooler at 45 degrees .
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. handwash sink in ice machine room on 3rd floor.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 3rd floor and 1st floor ladies restroom .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. near drain in soda box storage room.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2nd floor bar.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. in ice machine room on 3rd floor.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Observed no overhead protection over bar area on 3rd floor.
  • Observed debris accumulated on ice machine room.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.bar area 1st floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. ice machine room on 3rd floor.
  • Observed leaking ceiling on 2nd floor.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet leaking at handwash sink in 1st floor bar.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. low water pressure at handwash sinks in restrooms on 2nd floor.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. unsealed drywall in outside storage room.
9/27/2011Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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