Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Sanibel restaurants, the typical score is 85; Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo line hand sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used to cover croutons. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is cooking food, cooling and then placing under reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP plan **Warning**
03G-50-1
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored on prep shelves and dish shelves. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
95
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab cakes stored above fully cooked ready to eat stone crabs claws. Operator moved food to,proper storage. . Repeat from 08-08-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at dish room and back storage are blocked with cleaning buckets. Operator moved buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at upstairs bar used as dump sink. Repeat from 08-08-2023 **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles behind first floor bar. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottles of water on front line counter. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at upstairs bar. Repeat from 08-08-2023 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
50
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish bites stored directly above cooked/ready to eat crawfish in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to,proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic butter (74 F - Cold Holding) next to char grill, Per operator, butter was stored out of refrigeration overnight .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (74 F - Cold Holding) next to char grill, Per operator, butter was stored out of refrigeration overnight .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed line cook wash/rub hands for 8 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing with operator and observed proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked with food containers. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind upper level bar used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on expo line.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on expo line and at upper level bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 02-15-2023 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths used under cutting boards in prep area. Operator removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
37
Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed Repeat from 01-19-2023 **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two number ten cans of Red Pack tomato sauce on dry storage shelf with severely dented rims.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink upstairs wait station has no running cold water and only a trickle of water from the hot water side.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written cleanup procedures. DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof of completed responsibility form. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink in dish machine area. Repeat form 01-19-2023 **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed salmon still in sealed packaging and package clearly states remove from packaging prior to thawed. Repeat from 01-19-2023 **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee had donut on prep table in cooks line. Operator removed donut.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored with food in dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at upstairs bar.
31B-04-4
35
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen.
How does Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?
Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanibel average of 85.
Has Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen 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 Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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