Brgr Kitchen & Bar

1231 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Brgr Kitchen & Bar, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sanibel restaurant scores 85. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed lemons and oranges. Operator moved eggs to,proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - 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. Andrew, hired in November, does not have food handlers training.

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheesy corn bread, per operator made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked

02C-02-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in dry storage room not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag stored on shelf above make table on cooks line.

40-06-5

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored with clean glassware. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in dry storage room unsecured. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom.

32-12-5

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in wait station not inverted. Operator inverted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.

21-10-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three pairs of tongs handing on handle of char grill, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Educated operator and observed proper hand washing.

12A-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above ready to eat salads in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No forms available. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were completed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brgr Kitchen & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brgr Kitchen & Bar on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brgr Kitchen & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brgr Kitchen & Bar.

How does Brgr Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Brgr Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Brgr Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brgr Kitchen & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brgr Kitchen & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brgr Kitchen & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brgr Kitchen & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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