Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WICKIES LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

362 PERIWINKLE WAY · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 33957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3718715
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13757208
DBPR license4600084

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#1High 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 while wearing gloves and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without a glove change and proper hand washing. Discussed with operator proper handwashimg and glove change. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over salmon in reach in drawers on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler 9 quarts conch soup with a preparation date of 07-06-2026; exceeding 7 day date marking requirements

#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler 9 quarts conch soup with a preparation date of 07-06-2026; exceeding 7 day date marking requirements

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On wait station counter sliced watermelon (58 F – Cold Holding), per operator less than one hour. Operator placed in deep pans inside ice bath to cool and properly cold hold. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris on can opened in prep kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.