SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT & SPA - TARPON HOUSE
17260 Harbour Pointe Drive
Fort Myers, Florida, 33908
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola. Educated operate on using scoops with handles with scoops. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath cooking equipment and underneath shelving in dry storage.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Unused reach in cooler in corner next to flour bins.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of garbanzo beans dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened aw frozen beef over packages of ready to eat bread. Operator placed away beef in proper location. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Roasted peppers 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator diluted concentration. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by plastic wrap.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used store kitchen equipment. Educated operator on hand wash only. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back food prep area near flour bins and hand wash sink near walk in freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Beverage wait station.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense blue cheese. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1: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. Operator removed raw fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking above hallway near ice machine.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area in beverage wait station covered with standing water.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath stove in back food prep area and underneath shelving along walls in kitchen.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. Educated operator on proper storage of coffee filters. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of upright reach-in-cooler at cook line entrance
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath food prep sink at end of cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used store kitchen equipment. Educated operator on hand wash only. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to sous chef office.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to soups chef office.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Wait station. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense tomato sauce. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in corner in dry storage room. Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle loose at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink near breakfast cooler. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in kitchen near cook line and underneath shelving in back dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side bar room. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes single-service cups stored on floor in dry storage room. Coffee filters. Educated operator on proper storage of coffee filters. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wait station. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4: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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator call technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-13-4: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 touching soiled dishes and not washing hands before touching clean. Observed employee touching trash containing and not change gloves and wash hands before working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen fish stored over packaged ready to eat sauces in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used to store kitchen equipment. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side bar room. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near smaller office at end of cook line and hand wash sink at side bar room. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dry storage room and hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on having water at hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat and keys stored on shelving above food. Operator removed employee belongings. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator placed lid on cabbage. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with limes. Operator placed limes in food grade container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen scallops stored over precooked foods in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw scallops on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used store kitchen equipment. Educated operator on hand wash only. Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having hot water at hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).