BRGR KITCHEN & BAR
1231 MIDDLE GULF DR, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239.472.0930
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line chicken (107 F - Hot Holding) per operator for less than two hours. Operator began reheating to 165 F to continue hot holding.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef patties stored directly over prepared chicken. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep/make table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-08-2026
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag on front make table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored above ready to eat hot dogs. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line chicken (107 F - Hot Holding) per operator for less than two hours. Operator began reheating to 165 F to continue hot holding.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled spray bottle on expo line. Operator labeled during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris under cooks line and ice machine.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed lemons and oranges. Operator moved eggs to,proper storage.
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. Andrew, hired in November, does not have food handlers training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheesy corn bread, per operator made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in dry storage room not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag stored on shelf above make table on cooks line.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored with clean glassware. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in dry storage room unsecured. Operator secured tank.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three pairs of tongs handing on handle of char grill, operator removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in wait station not inverted. Operator inverted during inspection
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above ready to eat salads in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
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. No forms available. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were completed during inspection
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.