LIGHTHOUSE CAFE OF SANIBEL
1020 PERIWINKLE WAY · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 33957
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-13-4High 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**
Intermediate 2
53A-04-6Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at three compartment sink
Basic 2
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on back prep table
06-08-5Basic – 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
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.