DOC FORDS RUM BAR & GRILLE
2500 ISLAND INN RD, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239-472-8311
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted garlic in oil (78 F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017012064 | Feb 24, 2017 | Mar 29, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. caesar dressing containing raw egg (48 F - Cold Holding) Per operator dressing was out for less than one hour. Operator immersed pan in ice water bath to cool and proper cold holding This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-28-2026
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On pizza make counter Roasted garlic in oil (78 F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted garlic in oil (78 F - Cold Holding)
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored on shelf with food. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris on slicer on back prep table. Build up of mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind main bar. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-22-2025
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind main bar being used as a dump sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-22-2025
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. Chelsea - certified on 05-02-2022 and expired on 05-02-2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside container of flour container; operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling vent in dry storage room.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. FRP walls have a build up in dish area.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in prep kitchen, observed one 46 oz can of clam juice with a deeply dented can.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line butter (63 F - Cold Holding), per operator butter was about of refrigeration for an hour. Operator return to cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of debris inside soda nozzles behind main bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in server station used as a dump sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-07-2024
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottles of water on cooks line. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used to cover ready to eat shucked oyster. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler a four pound container of prepared rice (50 F - Cold Holding) that per operatpr was made the night before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler a four pound container of prepared rice (50 F - Cold Holding) that per operatpr was made the night before.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Not all tags dated with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand washing sink used as dump sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-22-2024
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside cooler at sauté station: 8 pounds of mussels (61 F - Cold Holding); 8 pounds of shrimp shrimp (60 F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds salmon (61 F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds mahi (61 F - Cold Holding); 2 quarts roasted tomato sauce (59 F - Cold Holding); 1.5 quarts heavy cream (60 F - Cold Holding); 1 pound chopped lettuce (60 F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds blue cheese crumbles (59 F - Cold Holding). Per operator food had been in cold holding unit for over three hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. nside cooler at sauté station: 8 pounds of mussels (61 F - Cold Holding); 8 pounds of shrimp shrimp (60 F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds salmon (61 F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds mahi (61 F - Cold Holding); 2 quarts roasted tomato sauce (59 F - Cold Holding); 1.5 quarts heavy cream (60 F - Cold Holding); 1 pound chopped lettuce (60 F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds blue cheese crumbles (59 F - Cold Holding). Per operator food had been in cold holding unit for over three hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at server station used as dump sink. Repeat violation for, inspection dated 02-06-2024
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. No outer tag with oysters in walk in cooler that were shucked during morning prep. Operas tag on prep table and returned tag to oysters
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table and food shelves in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front reach in cooler on sauté station.
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher not achieving a minimum of 160* F at the surface of the plate after 3 attempts (Temperature 156.9 ); Operator set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher not achieving a minimum of 160* F at the surface of the plate after 3 attempts (Temperature 156.9 ); Operator set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat rubs on cooks line. Operator moved food to,proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to server station used as dump sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above make table in back,prep area. Operator removed phone.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food containers on floor of walk in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go containers stored on floor in downstairs storage area. Operator moved to proper storage.
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