Island Time Bar & Grill

937 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Island Time Bar & Grill has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other Sanibel restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage

08A-05-6

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator replaced sanitizer and refilled to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

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. Krystal and Cierra have no proof of training

53B-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop green sauce, operatpr removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on back prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Time Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Time Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Island Time Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Island Time Bar & Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Island Time Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Island Time Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Island Time Bar & Grill 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 Island Time Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Island Time Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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