GREAT WHITE GRILL
2440 PALM RIDGE RD, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239-472-0212
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Claudine G expired on 03-22-2025 and Danielle Z expired on 06-22-2025.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside small reach in freezer next to walk in cooler This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026
Single-service articles improperly stored. Large to go containers not stored inverted behind bar. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of grease on sides of exhaust hood and walls around three compartment sink.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of walnuts on front make table not labeled.
Feb 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grilled chicken prepared yesterday per the operator is not date marked.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach on freezer next to walk in cooler. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-03-2025
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front line make table reach in cooler This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-03-2025
Sep 3, 2025Inspection 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside small reach in freezer next to walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls next to pizza oven. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-29-2025
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In public women's room
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and women's room doors are not self closing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-07-2024
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers behind bar not inverted, operator inverted containers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-07-2024
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public restroom doors are not self closing. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-11-2024
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-11-2024
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen are walls have build up of grease. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-11-2024
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 000ppm)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken breast, per operator cooked 24 hours prior not date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public restroom doors are not self closing. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-11-2024
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-11-2024
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen are walls have build up of grease. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-11-2024
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with food. Operator removed chemicals.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pizza sauce in walk in cooler, per operator opens more than 24 hours, not date marked. Operator date marked food.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lisa Perrington 03-01-2019 and expired on 03-01-2024
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. Operator had blank copies and they were signed during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither guest bathrooms have doors that are self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop inside container of basil leaf.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling has build up of grease.
Food stored on floor. Case of liquid eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved food to 6" above floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to grill has a build up of grease.
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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). Repeat from 06-02-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard line shelves in wire rack in kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peal stored on top of pizza oven with build up of food debris.
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.