George & Wendys Seafood Grille

2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957

American

Last inspected: Jun 22, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at George & Wendys Seafood Grille is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 22, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 22, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly 16 violations earlier in the record.

George & Wendys Seafood Grille's latest score of 100 sits above the Sanibel average of 85. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 16 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In the dry storage area we're tow 5.5 lb. cans of artichoke hearts, a number 10 can of sliced olives and a 20 oz can of pineapple slices that had sever dents on the rims and sides. Repeat from 05-16-2022 **Repeat Violation**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed thawing fish over ready to eat tortilla chips. Operator moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made pesto containing roasted garlic prepared on 08-03-2022 on 08-16-2022 exceeding 7 day shelf life

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs prepared the prior morning not day labeled.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath dish machine. Repeat from 05-16-2022 **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table. Operator removed phone **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged and missing tile on cooks line. Repeat from 05-16-2022 **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage. Repeat from 05-16-2022 **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No automatic door closers on restroom doors on dining room side.

32-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish being thawed at room temperature in the kitchen. Operator moved thawing food to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On expo counter

21-12-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler at pantry station.

05-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dry storage are nearest decommissioned walk in cooler is separating.

36-32-5

Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Stored inside reach in cooler next to food containers.

21-19-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on shelf with condiments in server station.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored with guest food on shelf in cooks line. Operator moved food. Repeat from 05-16-2022

08B-49-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was George & Wendys Seafood Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at George & Wendys Seafood Grille on file is from Jun 22, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does George & Wendys Seafood Grille compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

George & Wendys Seafood Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has George & Wendys Seafood Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at George & Wendys Seafood Grille have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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