The Shack of Sanibel

1219 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
American
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The Shack of Sanibel has been inspected four times since 2023. The Shack of Sanibel was last inspected on Aug 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Sanibel restaurant, which scores around 85. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 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. Coney sauce and cream of chicken soup, per operator opened 24 hours prior and not date marked
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by reach in freezer
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Henry W expired on 08-05-2024
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
14-69-4
70
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart next to custard dispenser. Operator removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Shack of Sanibel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Shack of Sanibel on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Shack of Sanibel compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

The Shack of Sanibel most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has The Shack of Sanibel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Shack of Sanibel have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Shack of Sanibel 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 Shack of Sanibel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Shack of Sanibel is inspected around two times per year on average.