Sand Wedge Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
45
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Sand Wedge Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average North Fort Myers facility scores 89, putting Sand Wedge Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 122F on grill. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed commercially packaged grouper thawed in packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded 5 pieces. Provided Operator with thawing instructions for vacuum packed fish. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-04-5
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. Located blank forms during inspection. Operator stated old management may have purged former forms. Operator had entire staff complete forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by service bar by conference room.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink at service bar by conference room. Operator placed a hand washing sign by sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quat sanitizer 0ppm on cook line. Operator replaced sanitizer and now reads 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed second bucket under initial bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cookline counter next to microwave.
21-12-4
45
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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. Observed raw fish not open in vacuum sealed bag thawing inside reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator removed from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
90
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front service counter blocked with soap dispenser. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin. Wiped down ice bin with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
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. Operator cut open bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
82
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator checked lines and fixed a kink in line. Sanitizer now dispensing at 100 ppm per cycle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by service bar.
51-11-4
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. Observed grouper in reduced oxygen packaging thawing in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator cut open bags during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic single service knives and forks stored food contact surface up behind service bar.
25-02-4
74
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bucket of pickles in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of bug spray on counter by kitchen desk area and case under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects at prep area next to small counter top reach-in cooler landing on in use cutting board counter and bin of clean equipment under counter. Observed 12 small flying insects at dishwasher machine area some landing on clean dishes. Observed 10 small flying insects at service bar in kitchen for banquet room some landing on single service cups, straws and napkins. Observed 4 small flying insects at mop sink. Observed 20 small flying insects at garbage can in banquet kitchen. Observed 4 small flying insects at dining room bar by garbage can. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed block of cheddar cheese in Walk-in cooler with heavy mold-like growth. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of cheese. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vegetables and sauces in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed assorted cheeses in Walk-in cooler that were commercially packaged and have been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at cooks line soiled, can opener at prep area soiled and microwave wave across from frier soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in cooler at cooks line. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Food container lid cracked or broken at cooks line. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on floor in prep area by can rack. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line and prep area. **Warning**
21-04-4
26
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on commercial can opener blade. Operator moved to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of Southwest chicken on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as a shelf cover next to oven in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
82
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot shot insecticide on top of white standup reach in freezer in dry storage area. Operator removed can from restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris next to slicer across from stove. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by service bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hoods over fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as shelf cover next to stove in dry storage area.
14-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar stored in a plastic container unlabeled in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
64
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris on blade by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed beverage from area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board on cooks line. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sand Wedge Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sand Wedge Cafe on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sand Wedge Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sand Wedge Cafe.
How does Sand Wedge Cafe compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Sand Wedge Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Sand Wedge Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sand Wedge Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sand Wedge Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sand Wedge Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sand Wedge Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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