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SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT & SPA – TARPON HOUSE

17260 HARBOUR POINTE DR · FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3727769
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13766262
DBPR license4603055

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High 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. Observed artichoke salad date marked 09/16/26. Stop Sale. Operator discarded salad. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish 45F cold hold less than 4 hours in drawer reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed bags of ice on top. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator added more water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with dried food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by bucket and cutting boards.

#15Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area.

#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line entrance.

#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Educated operator on discarding control devices. Operator discarded devices.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic06-09-2

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. Observed raw ahi tuna thawed inside package with instructions to remove from package. See stop sale. Operator discarded fish. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks across from reach in cooler 14 near cook line and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine and shelving in back food prep near produce walk in cooler.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cook line.

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to fryers. Educated operator on importance of preventing standing water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:41 PM.

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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.