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Failing Health Score
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SAND ON THE BEACH in MELBOURNE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 3 critical, 7 major, 14 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on October 29, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked linguine 15 lbs Chef discarded
- [10-01-5] 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
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gun nozzle upstairs bar
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Upstairs bar
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in dishwasher area
- [02C-01-5] 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
- [51-16-7] 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
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