Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The)
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Sanibel facility scores 85, putting Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored directly over ready to eat pasta salad in reach in cooler at window side #1 . Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breakers missing at hose fittings at large outdoor mop sink
29-34-4
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. Gallon of milk, per operator opened 24 hours prior, not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags dated with last date served. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at service well at main bar has a build up inside the nozzle. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of window cleaner at wait station.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in containers of house dressing and in pasta salad. Operator discarded ramekins **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water inside stand up reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At service well at main bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
43
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 replaced chlorine container and primed machine to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chimichurri sauce with a prep date of 04-29 exceeding 7 day shelf life
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One quart of house made Chimichurri sauce with a prep date of 04-29 exceeding 7 day shelf life
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared shrimp (59 F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (58 F - Cold Holding), per operator the cooler door was accidentally left open for about an hour. Operator moved all foods to walk in cooler to rapidly cool This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Balcourt does not have certified food manager certificate
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato slicer has food debris build up from prior days use
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar wait station used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice all prepared 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar server station not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar floor has a build up of food and or slime
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of fryers
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that not running/dripping. Shrimp thawing in sink - no running water. Operator turn on water to continue thawing **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler door handle has a build up of food debris and slim
36-50-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in rice and black beans; operatpr removed This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
25
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb located outside above large mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on ice scoop holder for crushed ice machine.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server station nearest bar well
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Last ice machine has a mold like substance in the ice curtain.
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as food contact surfaces with oysters in reach in cooler
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in reach in cooler on cooks line with food served to guests. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler behind bar.
29-49-6
58
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator and observed glove change with hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Trays of raw fish and shrimp stored above ready to eat cut carrots and cut lemon wedges at end of cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70 F - Cold Holding) per operator rice was removed from cooler at 4:00 PM and will be discarded at 8:00 PM. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Red Ink (marked toxic by manufacturer) stored on shelf with shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator removed spray can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All available certification expired in May of 2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Not all tags dated with last date served. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl used as scoop inside container on bread crumbs. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating in dish area while cleaning dishes. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle on cooks line. **Warning**
10-20-4
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Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon, grouper and ground beef stored over ready to eat pasta salad and cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cooks,line. Operator moved all food to,proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler was 1 gallon of pizza sauce with a prep date of 6-19-23, .5 gallon of blue cheese dressing with a prep date of 6-15-23 and 2 gallons of Bang Bang sauce with a. Prep date of 6-15-23; all exceeding 7 day shelf life.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler was 1 gallon of pizza sauce with a prep date of 6-19-23, .5 gallon of blue cheese dressing with a prep date of 6-15-23 and 2 gallons of Bang Bang sauce with a. Prep date of 6-15-23; all exceeding 7 day shelf life.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
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. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Bag of oysters in walk in cooler with no harvest tag. Operator replaced tag **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepared 24 hours prior in tall reach in cooler. It properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates expired in May of 2023
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at bar hand sink
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use cup used as scoop inside large container of black beans in dry storage room. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. EFT over personal food stored on shelf of walk in cooler with food to be served to guests.
08B-49-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink inside tall reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The)?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The).
How does Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?
Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.
Has Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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