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LIGHTHOUSE CAFE OF SANIBEL

With 5 documented inspections, LIGHTHOUSE CAFE OF SANIBEL in SANIBEL has achieved a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

1020 Periwinkle Way
Florida, 33957
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13493146

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on back prep table
  • 06-08-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Krab meat thawing in standing water.
  • 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 emoloyee load dish machine with soiled dishes with bare hands and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without proper hand washing. Discussed hand washing with employee and observed proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Dave, who has been employed over 30 days does not have a valid certified food manager certificate This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-14-2025 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at three compartment sink

8/14/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10886950

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-13-5:Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Ice tea dispenser has buildup inside nozzle
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over croissants in large reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line counter pooled eggs (58 F - Cold Holding) per operator eggs were refilled less than an hour prior. Operator placed eggs in a deep ice water bath to rapidly cool This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02%04-2025 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dace, hired more than 30 days prior has no certified food manager certification

2/4/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8840280

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 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. On cooks line, eight each 8 oz filets with a label stating to be removed from package prior to thawing under refrigeration.
  • 12B-07-4: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
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On cooks line, eight each 8 oz filets with a label stating to be removed from package prior to thawing under refrigeration.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter that was made the day before pancake batter (58 F - Cold Holding)

7/25/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8723694

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in container of cut strawberries. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell,phones observed on food storage shelf and on top of cooking equipment. Discussed with operator and phones were moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table, sausage (118 F - Hot Holding) per operator food was fully cooked to 165 prior to placing into hot holding. Operator turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 52-02-4:Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. "Fresh squeezed" orange juice and grapefruit juice does not meet the requirements of being offered as Fresh Squeezed. Repeat from 04-19-2024. As a repeat violation, the importance was stressed with the operator. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5: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. Narciso and Arnulfo hire more than 60 days prior and no training certificates available
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing oven cleaner on three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

4/19/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8640743

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors of public restrooms are not self closing.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in front beverage cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs for either public restroom.
  • 52-02-4:Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Orange juice and grapefruit juice identified as "Fresh Squeezed" and product offered does not meet the requirements.