Blue Giraffe

2075 Periwinkle Way #14-15, Sanibel, FL 33957
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Blue Giraffe has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Sanibel average 85, so Blue Giraffe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damaged above dish machine. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat from 05-16-2022. **Warning**
36-37-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Giraffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Giraffe on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Blue Giraffe compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Blue Giraffe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Blue Giraffe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Giraffe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Giraffe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Blue Giraffe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Giraffe is inspected around two times per year on average.