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TIMBERS REST & FISH MKT (THE)

703 TARPON BAY RD · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 339573113

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 23, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3696281
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13679396
DBPR license4603770

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored directly over ready to eat pasta salad in reach in cooler at window side #1 . Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breakers missing at hose fittings at large outdoor mop sink

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags dated with last date served. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk, per operator opened 24 hours prior, not date marked.

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at service well at main bar has a build up inside the nozzle. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of window cleaner at wait station.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in containers of house dressing and in pasta salad. Operator discarded ramekins **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water inside stand up reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At service well at main bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.