LIGHTHOUSE CAFE OF SANIBEL
1020 PERIWINKLE WAY · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 33957
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table, sausage (118 F – Hot Holding) per operator food was fully cooked to 165 prior to placing into hot holding. Operator turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
52-02-4Intermediate – Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. "Fresh squeezed" orange juice and grapefruit juice does not meet the requirements of being offered as Fresh Squeezed. Repeat from 04-19-2024. As a repeat violation, the importance was stressed with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Narciso and Arnulfo hire more than 60 days prior and no training certificates available
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing oven cleaner on three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in container of cut strawberries. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell,phones observed on food storage shelf and on top of cooking equipment. Discussed with operator and phones were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.