Pelican Bay, Collier County

RITZ CARLTON-GUMBO LIMBO / SAND BAR

280 VANDERBILT BEACH RD, Pelican Bay, FL 34108

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Pelican Bay
County
Collier
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 3, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-49-4

Detail 24344287

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 146F) Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Dishwasher (temperature 142F) this visit Admin Complaint

Jan 12, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-49-4

Detail 24294323

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 146F) Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24294321

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Walk in cooler observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24294320

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site Warning

45-05-4

Detail 24294322

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed two fire extinguishers being stored out of designated location.

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24249590

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near front line, observed Hand washing sink being used to dump ice.

14-01-5

Detail 24249589

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense flour. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23816624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the fan housing and floor of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Time Extended

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

22-49-4

Detail 23815036

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 154F), operator informed that sanitation must occur in the triple sink. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23815032

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler on the cook line, cut melon (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Operator iced items in the make table. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23815037

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a mixer and containers of mix flavorings inside and in front of the hand washing sink at the sand bar. Operator cleared the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23815035

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The paper towels at the hand washing sink at the sand bar are saturated with water. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23815034

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The soap dispenser at the hand washing sink at the sand bar is empty. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23815033

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the fan housing and floor of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 23517017

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washer not remove if gloves and washing hands when transferring from dirty dishes to sanitized dishes. Advised the need for proper hand washing habits and operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23517019

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Located at Sand Bar outside bar, hand washing habits sin being used for thawing drink products. Operator advised to only use sink for hand washing purposes. Items removed and basin cleaned. Corrected On-Site

16-16-4

Detail 23517016

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Operator ceased washing utensils and dishes and properly set up three compartment sink. Advised operator to re-wash and sanitize items in ware washing area. Operator acknowledged and made steps to correct issue. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 23517018

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in walk in freezer.

Jan 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-49-4

Detail 22560066

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 143F). Operator set up the triple sink with quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22560064

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. A cook is wearing a watch and bracelet while preparing food. The employee removed the watch and bracelet. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22560065

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop at the bar with the handle in contact with the ice. Inspector educated the operator on proper storage of the ice scoop. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22352433

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On cook line in middle tall reach-in cooler cooler near entrance, raw chicken over raw fish. Operator rearranged cooler for proper food storage. Also raw turkey burger over ready-to-eat dressings at far end cook line in low reach-in cooler under convection over. Operator rearranged items for proper storage.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

31A-07-4

Detail 22352429

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. In remote ice machine area, no easily accessible handwash sink near this food prep area.

03F-10-5

Detail 22352431

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is temporarily using time as a public health control on middle cooler on cook line, no written procedures observed. Provided operator with time as a public health control form, operator filled out at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22352428

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line grill utensils in standing water 105F. Operator removed buffer to allow for a higher water temperature.- corrective action taken Above salad station spoons in standing water 74F

16-48-4

Detail 22352430

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Glasses hanging over bar with old food stuck on sides. Operator removed and sorted glasses for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

35B-05-4

Detail 22352432

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and environmental cross contamination could occur. Kitchen opens directly into open air outside.

25-05-4

Detail 22352427

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered, coffee lids not inverted on front service line.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 20861552

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bar tender rinse a piece of equipment in the hand wash sink.

16-37-1

Detail 20861557

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kits for the restaurant.

02C-02-5

Detail 20861558

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp made the day before per the chef not date marked. Chef date marked the shrimp. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20861553

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled chemical bottle by the bar area.

10-08-5

Detail 20861556

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle touching the ice at the bar.

31B-04-4

Detail 20861555

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the bar area.

23-03-4

Detail 20861554

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the fan cover in the walk In cooler.

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 20340798

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 to 8 small flies in outdoor bar area. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20340799

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator moved mop to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

45-05-4

Detail 20340800

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Operator moved extinguishers to proper storage. Corrected On-Site