Traders Sanibel
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
70
Score
Traders Sanibel appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Sanibel restaurant, which scores around 85. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 - 8 oz portions of Seabass (10 pounds) with a label stating to Remove From Package and Thaw Undef Refrigeration was observed fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under dish machine table. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-17-2025 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 20 - 8 oz portions of Seabass (10 pounds) with a label stating to Remove From Package and Thaw Undef Refrigeration was observed fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in server station.
12B-02-4
70
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and scallops over ready to eat mushrooms and raw oysters over ready to eat quesadilla in walk in cooler. Operatpr moved all foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-19-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server station and behind bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in either unisex public bathrooms
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in reach in cooler at server station with chilled glassware to be used for service. Operator removed all personal food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell,phones on front cooks line on wiping cloths. Operator removed phones and discarded cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator moved shrimp back to freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Build up of food debris on floor underneath equipment on cooks line.
36-10-4
61
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (73 F - Cold Holding). Per operator butter had been out for two hours; will discard at four hour mark. Discussed time as public health control and provided form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee left kitchen and upon returning put on gloves but failed to wash hands. Discussed with operator the need for proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine table.
41-17-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth in contact with melon and pineapple in reach in cooler on cooks line.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cooks line at beginning of inspection. Employee removed food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
61
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pounds of grits in walk in cooler, per operator, placed in walk in cooler from steam table the day prior. grits (44 F - Cold Holding) can be easily determined that they failed to cool properly
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef patty's stored above ready to eat quiche in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods 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. Roasted shallots in oil in walk in cooler dated marked with a prep date of 5-13 exceeding 7 day date marking requirements. Stop sale issued.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pounds of grits in walk in cooler, per operator, placed in walk in cooler from steam table the day prior. grits (44 F - Cold Holding) can be easily determined that they failed to cool properly
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles under hand sink on cooks line and underneath dish machine table.
41-17-4
45
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. William, Elmer, Sylvia and Luke do not have proof of food handles training. . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above prep table across from dish machine has peeling paint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing from fluorescent fixture above prep table in dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance growing on door gasket of center reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf at cooks,line, AirPods on food storage shelf in dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
74
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 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 bare hands and then without hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Educated operator and observed proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef stored above fish in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to,provide proof of any certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front hand washing sink at cooks line. Repeat from 06-23-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. William, Elmer, Sylvia and Luke do not have proof of food handles training. . **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing from fluorescent fixture above prep table in dish machine area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf at cooks,line, AirPods on food storage shelf in dish machine area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above prep table across from dish machine has peeling paint. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At back hand washing sink in dish machine area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance growing on door gasket of center reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
23-03-4
35
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in cooks line blocked with cart and hand sink in back prep area blocked with food strainer.
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 employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath dish machine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche made two days prior without a day label.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No dates on tags hanging in back prep room
01C-03-4
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 written procedures for cleanup DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Food debris on top of dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on back prep table Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table and purse on shelf with food storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door falls off when opened, located on outside porch area.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At back prep area hand sink. Repeat from 05-26-2022 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine on back porch not secured form public access. Repeat from 05-26-2022 **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Traders Sanibel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Traders Sanibel on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Traders Sanibel?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Traders Sanibel.
How does Traders Sanibel compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?
Traders Sanibel most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.
Has Traders Sanibel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Traders Sanibel have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Traders 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 Traders Sanibel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Traders Sanibel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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