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The Fig East

359 Periwinkle Way Unit 4, Sanibel, FL 33957
American
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Fig East has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “covered waste receptacle not provided in women&#39”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 85, putting The Fig East squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in kitchen floor in front of make table.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored on floor of freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside Bodega reach in cooler.
05-09-4
86
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used to line container holding sliced cheese. Operator removed.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter half and half (50 F - Cold Holding) operator retuned to reach in cooler to rapidly chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Operator has three complaints sink set up incorrectly and sanitizes then rinses. Educated operator on correct order for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-54-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at front counter without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Chicken breasts slacking at room temperature on counter. Operator moved to reach in cooler to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On make table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
55
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloved hands and then without hand washing or glove change, handled a ready to eat croissant.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloved hands and then without hand washing or glove change, handled a ready to eat croissant.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken, per operator was cooked and cooled 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator dated marked food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 08-26-2024 **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
37
Aug 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
86
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in dry storage area not sealed, no dry wall. Repeat from 05-17-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fig East last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fig East on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Fig East?

Across the inspection record, “covered waste receptacle not provided in women&#39” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Fig East.

How does The Fig East compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

The Fig East most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanibel average of 85.

Has The Fig East's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Fig East have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Fig East 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 The Fig East inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Fig East is inspected around two times per year on average.

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