The Sandbar and Kitchen

2910 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Permanent Food Service · License 5500796

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 52 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up · 21 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 21 complaint inspection
4 high priority (3 fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 15 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-36
Administrative complaint on Jul 21, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score52

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 5 visits

Latest inspection

Jul212026

Complaint inspection

22 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 22, 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.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Basic1
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  At callback, no change.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 21, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
22 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 15 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  In reach in cooler in pizza area, cream cheese filling (50°F-52°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45°F-46°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated everything has been in cooler since night before. See stop sale.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers, chicken wings (44°F-47°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item was pulled from walk-in cooler 1 hour prior and put in cooler but lid has been left open. Employee shut lid. Also, in reach in cooler in pizza area, cream cheese filling (50°F-52°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45°F-46°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated everything has been in cooler since night before. See stop sale.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed two (2) live flying insects in dish area of kitchen. Also, observed approximately seven (7) live flying insects in dry storage room near server station. Also, observed six (6) live flying insects behind top floor bar.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  On expo table among food items, spray bottle of fly killer. Employee moved stray bottle.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  In flip top reach in cooler in middle of cook line, pan of cut melon made Sunday not date marked. Employee stated they are no longer using and discarded. Also, in flip top pizza reach in cooler, pan of marinara and queso made two days prior not date marked.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Interior of slushie machine nozzles soiled with build up. Also, cutting board on pizza cooler in kitchen stained.
  Repeat violation
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Water temperature between 75°F-77°F at handwash sinks at both indoor bars and all restrooms. Manager stated he will have plumber out today.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic15
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  On expo side of cook line, container of brown sugar not labeled. Also, a container of flour not labeled on table next to server reach in cooler.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Multiple boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
  In kitchen in front of ice machine, two ice buckets on floor. Employee removed from floor.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee drink on top of flip top reach in cooler across from fryers. Employee moved drink., Also, employee drink cup on expo table next to server reach in cooler. Also, employee drink on shelf above expo table next to food items.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  In container of flour on prep table next to server reach in cooler in kitchen to go bowl used as scoop.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Old labels on clean containers on clean dish rack in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Can opener attached to expo table in kitchen soiled with food residue.
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Interior of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled with food debris/mold-like substance or torn. Also, portable fan on floor in dish area soiled with dust build up.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Ice buckets in front of ice machine not inverted. Employee flipped ice buckets.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Faucet to three compartment sink in disrepair with hole in faucet pipe.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  In dry storage room near server station, ceiling soiled with black mold-like substance.
  Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
  Objectionable odor in kitchen near walk-in cooler and in dry storage room near bathrooms on ground floor.
  Floor, walls and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor under cook line equipment soiled with food debris and grease. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, floor in dry storage room near server station soiled with residue. Also, mop sink walls in kitchen soiled with food debris. Also, floor behind both indoor bars soiled with juice residue and food debris.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul72026Complaint check1 violation, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitJul 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
1 violation found:
- 1 High priority
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 1 live flying insect near host stand by entrance. Also, observed 1 live flying insect on cook line near raw fish reach in cooler. Also, observed approximately 10 live flying insect at indoor bar area. Operator able to kill half.
  Fixed on the spot
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.
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.