Sand on the Beach
1005 Atlantic St, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506191
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection2 high priority, 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 basic (2 repeats)-32
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Cooked linguine 15 lbs Chef discarded
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Cooked linguine dated 10-21. Today 10-29
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade Soda gun nozzle upstairs bar
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Sink in dishwasher area
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Upstairs bar
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Need to submit plans for 2nd floor removed ice machine
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Scoop handle in breading mix
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Repeat violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets make table
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
C77Routine inspection13 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 fly in kitchen Next unannounced inspection
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Milk. Upstairs walk in cooler. Downstairs reach in cooler
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade Soda gun nozzle both. Upstairs bar
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Upstairs bar
Basic9
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Pan used to scoop frying breading flour Cup used to scoop flour
Fixed on the spot
Equipment in poor repair.
Gasket make table Handle reach in cooler at downstairs bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk in cooler
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Both machines downstairs front under door
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets make table Gaskets reach in freezer
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Holes in wall pantry
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Behind fryers By dishwasher
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.