TIMBERS REST & FISH MKT (THE)
703 TARPON BAY RD · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 339573113
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced chlorine container and primed machine to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chimichurri sauce with a prep date of 04-29 exceeding 7 day shelf life
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One quart of house made Chimichurri sauce with a prep date of 04-29 exceeding 7 day shelf life
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared shrimp (59 F – Cold Holding); meatloaf (58 F – Cold Holding), per operator the cooler door was accidentally left open for about an hour. Operator moved all foods to walk in cooler to rapidly cool This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Balcourt does not have certified food manager certificate
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato slicer has food debris build up from prior days use
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar wait station used as dump sink.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice all prepared 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar server station not labeled.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in rice and black beans; operatpr removed This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar floor has a build up of food and or slime
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of fryers
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that not running/dripping. Shrimp thawing in sink – no running water. Operator turn on water to continue thawing **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler door handle has a build up of food debris and slim
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:56 AM.
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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.