The Great White Grill
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
61
Score
The Great White Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Sanibel restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In public women's room
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-07-2024 **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and women's room doors are not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-07-2024 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers behind bar not inverted, operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm)
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. Prepared chicken breast, per operator cooked 24 hours prior not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public restroom doors are not self closing. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-11-2024 **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-11-2024 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen are walls have build up of grease. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-11-2024 **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with food. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Pizza sauce in walk in cooler, per operator opens more than 24 hours, not date marked. Operator date marked food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lisa Perrington 03-01-2019 and expired on 03-01-2024
53A-03-7
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 had blank copies and they were signed during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to grill has a build up of grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop inside container of basil leaf.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of liquid eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved food to 6" above floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling has build up of grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither guest bathrooms have doors that are self closing.
32-04-4
50
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 01-20-2023.
50-17-3
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink has tools blocking its use in the back of the kitchen.
31A-09-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank next to small cooler behind bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through out kitchen area. Repeat from 05-25-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's public rest room.
32-12-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line next to fryer. Operator removed soiled cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat from 05-25-2022 **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
43
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of debris between fryers and under scrape table of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Debris still present. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer outside walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device on mens restroom door disconnected. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: No self closer on door. **Time Extended**
32-17-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Great White Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Great White Grill on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Great White Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Great White Grill.
How does The Great White Grill compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?
The Great White Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.
Has The Great White Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Great White Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Great White Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Great White Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Great White Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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