Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo line hand sink used as dump sink.
1473 PERIWINKLE WAY, Sanibel, FL 33957
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo line hand sink used as dump sink.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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
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
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
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
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food buildup on can opener. Warning
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
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
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
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
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
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
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023 Admin Complaint
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
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
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles behind first floor bar. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site
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
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
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
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
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 .
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 .
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind upper level bar used as dump sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on expo line.
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
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
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee had donut on prep table in cooks line. Operator removed donut.
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.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at upstairs bar.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Hotel pans of food on floor of walk in cooler.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water vs. running cold water.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired and operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging in upstairs bar by beer tap handles. Operator removed strip. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging by hand sink. Operator removed bottles. Corrected On-Site
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
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
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
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at the upper level bar used as a dump sink.
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
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
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
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
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.
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