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LIGHTHOUSE CAFE OF SANIBEL

1020 PERIWINKLE WAY · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 33957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3656949
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13493146
DBPR license4606694

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority12A-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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate53A-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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at three compartment sink

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-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

#2Basic06-08-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Krab meat thawing in standing water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.