MUDBUGS CAJUN KITCHEN
1473 PERIWINKLE WAY, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239-472-2221.
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Oysters removed from original case and no tag present. Operator place tag with oysters.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to hand sink.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo line hand sink used as dump sink.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used to cover croutons. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is cooking food, cooling and then placing under reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP plan
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored on prep shelves and dish shelves. Operator discarded
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food buildup on can opener.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored on prep shelves and dish shelves. Operator discarded
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo line and upstairs wait station hand sinks used as dump sink. Repeat from 02-06-2024
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelves in walk in cooler stored with food served to guests. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at upstairs bathroom. Repeat from 02-06-2024
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 crab cakes stored above fully cooked ready to eat stone crabs claws. Operator moved food to,proper storage.. Repeat from 08-08-2023
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at dish room and back storage are blocked with cleaning buckets. Operator moved buckets.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at upstairs bar used as dump sink. Repeat from 08-08-2023
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles behind first floor bar. Operator labeled bottles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottles of water on front line counter. Operator removed drinks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at upstairs bar. Repeat from 08-08-2023
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed line cook wash/rub hands for 8 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing with operator and observed proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish bites stored directly above cooked/ready to eat crawfish in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to,proper storage
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic butter (74 F - Cold Holding) next to char grill, Per operator, butter was stored out of refrigeration overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (74 F - Cold Holding) next to char grill, Per operator, butter was stored out of refrigeration overnight.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked with food containers. Operator removed containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind upper level bar used as dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on expo line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths used under cutting boards in prep area. Operator removed cloths.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on expo line and at upper level bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 02-15-2023
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.