Sabine Sandbar Sunset Bar and Grill

715 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 · Permanent Food Service · License 2706363

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 59 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 6, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw sewage on ground of establishment.High priority · not yet fixed · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection
1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic
-29
Administrative complaint on Sep 28, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score59

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Sep282026

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitOct 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
  Administrative complaint
Basic2
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  No dead roaches.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
10 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
  Did not observed non-service animal(complied).
  Administrative complaint
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  More time given
  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Basic5
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Upon call back observed approximately 15 dead roaches inside the following locations. 5 dead on floor in dining area and bar. 5 dead on floor in dry storage area in kitchen adjacent to ice machine. 2 dead roaches inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 3 dead roaches on equipment on shelf in kitchen's dry storage area.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
  Upon routine inspection observed water leaking from pipe underneath building into ground. Advise operator to tape of area so the general public/customers does not have access to park.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 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.
  Multiple items inside upright reach in cooler kitchen.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Items stored inside two hand washing stations in kitchen.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
  Observed employee bring dog inside kitchen.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  Kitchen manager Jamie could not locate certificate.
  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic5
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Hood filters.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  AC unit dripping water onto paper towel dispenser in kitchen. Paper towels are damp due to leakeage
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed approximately 20 dead roaches in the following locations: 4 dead roaches inside clean pots stored on dish shelf in kitchen. 2 dead roaches inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor inside dinning area. 10 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine in kitchen. During inspection employees sanitize contaminated equipment.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.