Sandbar Tavern Health Inspection Grade
Bottled Beverages · 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
August 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Sandbar Tavern currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 15, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
August 15, 2025
- Date
- August 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Aug 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sandbar Tavern has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 9.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Sandbar Tavern's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandbar Tavern's current NYC health grade?
Sandbar Tavern currently has a A grade.
When was Sandbar Tavern last inspected?
Sandbar Tavern was last inspected on August 15, 2025.
What was Sandbar Tavern's latest inspection score?
Sandbar Tavern's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Sandbar Tavern have in its latest inspection?
Sandbar Tavern had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Sandbar Tavern located?
Sandbar Tavern is located at 1904 Surf Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11224.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50148264
Last updated: July 3, 2026