Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel is a restaurant located at 1020 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Apr 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Apr 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on back prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Krab meat thawing in standing water.
06-08-5
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 emoloyee load dish machine with soiled dishes with bare hands and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without proper hand washing. Discussed hand washing with employee and observed proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Dave, who has been employed over 30 days does not have a valid certified food manager certificate This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-14-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at three compartment sink
41-17-4
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