ISLAND PIZZA
1615 PERIWINKLE WAY # 19, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239.472.1581
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On pizza make table mozzarella cheese (57 F - Cold Holding). Per operator cheese was out for less than 2 hours for the lunch rush. Operator returned to reach in cooler to cool.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Operator set up three compartment sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, per operator made 24 hours prior is not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish machine area. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-16-2025
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three unsecured CO2 tanks outside next to ice machine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks range. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles at front hand sink. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-14-2025
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On pizza oven door handle. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. After three attempts Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator filled three compartment sink to achieve: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine shelf. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in container of parmesan cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed ramekin
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Partial bottle of water on front line make table and on dish rack. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle hanging from front hand sink and in dish machine area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth in food container, with oil to baste pizza dough. Operator discarded and used basing brush.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water in shelf in dish room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall and doorway area has exposed drywall and missing cove molding between dish area and dry storage room
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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); operator fixed machine during inspection to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-16-2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above dry storage rack.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On pizza make table mozzarella cheese (57 F - Cold Holding). Per operator cheese was out for less than 2 hours for the lunch rush. Operator returned to reach in cooler to cool.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in walk in cooler, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at front hand sink on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of Gatorade inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator removed.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 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. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with food container. Operator removed container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and cell phone stored on shelf with clean ware washed items.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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