SAND WEDGE CAFE
9151 LITTLETON ROAD, N Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239.995.0595
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed block of cheddar cheese in Walk-in cooler with heavy mold-like growth. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of cheese.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024018985 | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2019007173 | Jan 29, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 bring dirty pans to dishwasher area then pick up and put away clean equipment and pans without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large trash can blocking access to hand washing sink by prep kitchen. Operator moved can.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed clean beverage holders stored inside employee bathroom. Operator removed items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powdered sugar unlabeled in metal container. Operator labeled item during inspection.
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Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor has buildup of food and debris under shelving in walk in freezer.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed commercially packaged grouper thawed in packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded 5 pieces. Provided Operator with thawing instructions for vacuum packed fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 122F on grill. Operator voluntarily discarded.
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. Located blank forms during inspection. Operator stated old management may have purged former forms. Operator had entire staff complete forms during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by service bar by conference room.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink at service bar by conference room. Operator placed a hand washing sign by sink during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cookline counter next to microwave.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quat sanitizer 0ppm on cook line. Operator replaced sanitizer and now reads 300ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed second bucket under initial bucket.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish not open in vacuum sealed bag thawing inside reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator removed from bags.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheese commercially processed ready to eat opened more than 24 hours ago, no date mark.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand washing sink.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook's line with staining and deep grooves.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front service counter blocked with soap dispenser. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin. Wiped down ice bin with sanitizer.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator cut open bags.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator checked lines and fixed a kink in line. Sanitizer now dispensing at 100 ppm per cycle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by service bar.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper in reduced oxygen packaging thawing in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator cut open bags during inspection.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic single service knives and forks stored food contact surface up behind service bar.
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine 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 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
Mar 28, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed block of cheddar cheese in Walk-in cooler with heavy mold-like growth. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of cheese.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects at prep area next to small counter top reach-in cooler landing on in use cutting board counter and bin of clean equipment under counter. Observed 12 small flying insects at dishwasher machine area some landing on clean dishes. Observed 10 small flying insects at service bar in kitchen for banquet room some landing on single service cups, straws and napkins. Observed 4 small flying insects at mop sink. Observed 20 small flying insects at garbage can in banquet kitchen. Observed 4 small flying insects at dining room bar by garbage can.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of bug spray on counter by kitchen desk area and case under 3 compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bucket of pickles in Walk-in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed assorted cheeses in Walk-in cooler that were commercially packaged and have been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at cooks line soiled, can opener at prep area soiled and microwave wave across from frier soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vegetables and sauces in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in cooler at cooks line.
Food container lid cracked or broken at cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on floor in prep area by can rack.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line and prep area.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on commercial can opener blade. Operator moved to dish area.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of Southwest chicken on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf during inspection.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as a shelf cover next to oven in dry storage.
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.