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BLUE GIRAFFE RESTAURANT

2075 PERIWINKLE WAY UNIT #14-16 · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 33957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3609719
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10897022
DBPR license4602745

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line pooled eggs (58 F – Cold Holding) Operator states that eggs are held on Time As Control but did not have completed form. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 Time As Public Health Control. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in dish machine or wiping

#4Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Three line cooks and two servers working with food and no certified food manager present.

Basic 1

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 cylinders unsecured in front prep area, liquor room, behind bar and by server soda station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.