Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3356476
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8375736
DBPR license4603055

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with limes. Operator placed limes in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen scallops stored over precooked foods in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw scallops on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used store kitchen equipment. Educated operator on hand wash only. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having hot water at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat and keys stored on shelving above food. Operator removed employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.

#6Basic14-69-4

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

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator placed lid on cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.