Sanibel, Lee County

MUDBUGS CAJUN KITCHEN

1473 PERIWINKLE WAY, Sanibel, FL 33957

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Dec 18, 2025
City
Sanibel
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 24262399

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo line hand sink used as dump sink.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

14-86-1

Detail 23863344

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used to cover croutons. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 23863343

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is cooking food, cooling and then placing under reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP plan Warning

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 23551106

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored on prep shelves and dish shelves. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Time Extended

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23535009

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After three attempts at the surface of the plate: Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23535007

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food buildup on can opener. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23535008

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored on prep shelves and dish shelves. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-27-4

Detail 22970576

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22970580

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo line and upstairs wait station hand sinks used as dump sink. Repeat from 02-06-2024 Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22970579

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelves in walk in cooler stored with food served to guests. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22970577

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at upstairs bathroom. Repeat from 02-06-2024 Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22970578

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22628781

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023 Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22628778

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab cakes stored above fully cooked ready to eat stone crabs claws. Operator moved food to,proper storage. . Repeat from 08-08-2023 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22628780

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at dish room and back storage are blocked with cleaning buckets. Operator moved buckets. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22628777

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at upstairs bar used as dump sink. Repeat from 08-08-2023 Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22628775

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles behind first floor bar. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22628776

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottles of water on front line counter. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22628779

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at upstairs bar. Repeat from 08-08-2023 Repeat Violation

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

12A-17-4

Detail 22185131

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed line cook wash/rub hands for 8 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing with operator and observed proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22185134

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish bites stored directly above cooked/ready to eat crawfish in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to,proper storage Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22185129

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic butter (74 F - Cold Holding) next to char grill, Per operator, butter was stored out of refrigeration overnight .

03A-02-5

Detail 22185135

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (74 F - Cold Holding) next to char grill, Per operator, butter was stored out of refrigeration overnight .

31A-09-4

Detail 22185137

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked with food containers. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22185132

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind upper level bar used as dump sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 22185133

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on expo line.

21-04-4

Detail 22185136

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths used under cutting boards in prep area. Operator removed cloths. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22185130

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on expo line and at upper level bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 02-15-2023 Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21782532

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two number ten cans of Red Pack tomato sauce on dry storage shelf with severely dented rims.

12A-13-4

Detail 21782525

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed Repeat from 01-19-2023 Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21782524

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

11-27-4

Detail 21782531

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written cleanup procedures. DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrected On-Site

27-19-4

Detail 21782530

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink upstairs wait station has no running cold water and only a trickle of water from the hot water side.

11-26-1

Detail 21782526

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof of completed responsibility form. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken

27-16-4

Detail 21782533

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink in dish machine area. Repeat form 01-19-2023 Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21782527

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. Thawed salmon still in sealed packaging and package clearly states remove from packaging prior to thawed. Repeat from 01-19-2023 Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 21782529

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee had donut on prep table in cooks line. Operator removed donut.

40-06-5

Detail 21782528

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored with food in dry storage area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21782523

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at upstairs bar.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-13-4

Detail 21708506

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed proper hand washing / glove change with operator Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21708511

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21708510

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

11-26-1

Detail 21708508

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken

27-16-4

Detail 21708512

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area has no running hot water.

06-09-1

Detail 21708514

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. Salmon thawed in package the states "Remove form packaging prior to thawing" Operator removed fish for packaging. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21708509

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and purses stored on shelf with food in dry storage room. Repeat from 05-03-2022 Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21708513

Basic - Food stored on floor. Hotel pans of food on floor of walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 21708507

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water vs. running cold water.

21-12-4

Detail 21708505

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 21059597

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-2

Detail 21059596

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired and operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-24-4

Detail 21059594

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging in upstairs bar by beer tap handles. Operator removed strip. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21059598

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging by hand sink. Operator removed bottles. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21059592

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a ramekin in cheese on cooks line. Operator removed ramekin. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21059595

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line. Operator removed phone Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21059593

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cooks line. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 20673168

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer load dirty dishes into dish machine and then unload and stack clean dishes with our changing gloves or hand washing.

31A-11-4

Detail 20673165

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at the upper level bar used as a dump sink.

41-17-4

Detail 20673171

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles at the bar and in the kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20673170

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a coffee mug on cooks line during food preparation. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20673169

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on counter where clean dishes are stored in the dish room. Operator had employee move phone. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20673167

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a plastic ice bucket at ice machine with chipped/ cracked rim. Operator discarded ice bucket. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20673166

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand washing sign at hand washing sink in the dish area and at hand washing sink in outer storage room.

21-07-4

Detail 20673164

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) ; Operator corrected - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site