Lazy Flamingo

1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Lazy Flamingo, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

By comparison, the average Sanibel facility scores 85, putting Lazy Flamingo on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with Consumer Advisory for Oysters and it was printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
90
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator set up triple sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar, operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machines outside back door.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in Parmesan cheese on front line. Operator removed ramekin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf with clean food containers. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cell phone stored with clean food containers next to dish machine. Operator removed all personal items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lazy Flamingo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lazy Flamingo on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Lazy Flamingo compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Lazy Flamingo most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Lazy Flamingo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lazy Flamingo have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lazy Flamingo 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 Lazy Flamingo inspected?

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