Thistle Lodge

2255 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 339576104
American
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Thistle Lodge appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Thistle Lodge's latest score of 67 falls below the Sanibel average of 85. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thistle Lodge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thistle Lodge on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Thistle Lodge compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Thistle Lodge most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Thistle Lodge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Thistle Lodge have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thistle Lodge 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 Thistle Lodge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thistle Lodge is inspected around two times per year on average.