Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory

2330 Palm Ridge Rd Unit #2, Sanibel, FL 33957

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no soap provided at handwash sink”, showing up two times.

Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory's latest score of 90 sits above the Sanibel average of 85. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty at front hand sink. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Sliced deli meats and cheeses not date marked. Operator dated all foods during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line utensil-contact shelves. Pizza cutter stored on soiled cardboard on cooks line. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non handled cup used to scoop ice from cooler. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf one 62oz (#10) can of mushrooms and one 15oz can of sweet corn with severely dent rims.

01B-01-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside large black reach in refrigerator at entrance to kitchen.

05-09-4

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausages and hot dogs in reach in freezer uncovered.

08B-12-5

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 400ppm); Operator diluted to proper strength: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front hand sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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 procedures for cleanup. DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 400ppm); Operator refilled with proper strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory.

How does Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory 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 Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory is inspected around two times per year on average.

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