HT'S SAND BAR & BISTRO

dba LIGHTHOUSE LANDING INC

About this restaurant

HT's Sand Bar & Bistro is a casual dining establishment located at 4950 South Peninsula Drive in Ponce Inlet with 60 seats. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch, with menu offerings that include homemade stuffed waffles, Benedicts, flatbreads, sandwiches, and seafood. Operating hours vary by day, with extended hours on weekends (open until 9:00 PM Friday through Sunday) and limited hours midweek (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Wednesday and Thursday).

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
4950 S PENINSULA DR
PONCE INLET, FL 32127
Phone
386-846-0941
DBPR District
District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code)
Manatee (code 41)
Seating
60 seats

License

License Number
SEA7407909
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 15, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13580811 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jan 15, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
Class: Food Visit ID: 13580403 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 20, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
Class: Food Visit ID: 10876665 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food