The Lazy Flamingo

1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The Lazy Flamingo has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Among Sanibel restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025.
50-17-3
86
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Rear service door open during operation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Rear door open during service **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Feb 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Non food grade hose affixed to mobil food truck. Operator disconnected and is purchasing food grade hose. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips need for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lazy Flamingo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lazy Flamingo on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Lazy Flamingo compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

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

Has The Lazy Flamingo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Lazy Flamingo have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lazy Flamingo 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 Lazy Flamingo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lazy Flamingo is inspected around three times per year on average.