Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THISTLE LODGE

2255 W GULF DR · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 33957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3692391
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13638780
DBPR license4603032

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two 1 pound blocks of Ahi Tuna bearing a label to completely remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration that were fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate53A-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/ J Clarke, employees over 30 days and does not have certification

#4Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine behind front bar

Basic 1

#1Basic06-09-1

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. Two 1 pound blocks of Ahi Tuna bearing a label to completely remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration that were fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 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.