Sanibel, Lee County

ISLAND TIME BAR & GRILL

937 E GULF DR, Sanibel, FL 33957

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jan 8, 2026
City
Sanibel
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 24289891

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored directly over raw fish in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-21-2025 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24289892

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ten - 6oz packages of grouper with a label stating to remove from package prior to thawing, were observed completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-21-2025 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 24289890

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind bar.

06-09-1

Detail 24289889

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ten - 6oz packages of grouper with a label stating to remove from package prior to thawing, were observed completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-21-2025 Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24289893

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 23977397

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23977393

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler on cooks line were 4 - 6oz packages of Mahi Mahi and 7 - 4oz packages Yellowfin Tuna all full thawed and all bearing a label stating "Remove from package prior to thawing under refrigeration".

16-37-1

Detail 23977396

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

22-20-5

Detail 23977394

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

06-09-1

Detail 23977395

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler on cooks line were 4 - 6oz packages of Mahi Mahi and 7 - 4oz packages Yellowfin Tuna all full thawed and all bearing a label stating "Remove from package prior to thawing under refrigeration".

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-43-4

Detail 23764184

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator replaced sanitizer and refilled to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23764185

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage

53B-02-5

Detail 23764186

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Krystal and Cierra have no proof of training

14-01-5

Detail 23764183

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop green sauce, operatpr removed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 23527144

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on back prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 21089120

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breasts (127 F - Hot Holding) on char grill. Per operator they were just cooked in the past hour. Operator turned up heat of grill. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21089115

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife in hand washing sink. Operator removed knife. . Repeat from 07-08-2021 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21089119

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer.

31B-02-4

Detail 21089116

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21089118

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21089117

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance observed on the ceiling by security cameras.

40-06-5

Detail 21089121

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and wallet on prep table next to hand sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 21089114

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blackening seasoning not labeled and not in original container.

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 20325123

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employees on proper hand washing between glove changes. Corrective Action Taken

09-01-4

Detail 20325118

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed while employee was cutting quesadilla. Educated employees on no bare hand contact.

31A-11-4

Detail 20325121

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing knife in hand wash sink. Educated employees on proper use of hand wash sink. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20325119

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employees using cups to scoop shredded cheese. Educated employees on using handles.

13-07-4

Detail 20325122

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Educated new employee on no jewelry.

13-03-4

Detail 20325120

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Educated new employee on hair restraints.

10-07-4

Detail 20325117

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 99°F. Employee turned up grill to heat up water. Corrective Action Taken