SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT & SPA - TARPON HOUSE
17260 HARBOUR POINTE DR, Ft Myers FL 33908 · 239.466.4000
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Roasted peppers 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 200 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cloth stored in handwash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of hand wash only. Operator removed cloth.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink near restaurant manager not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed and placed napkins at handwashing sink.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices in dry storage room. Operator removed insect control devices.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers at cook line, dry storage room, walk in freezer near cheese storage walk in cooler, and underneath shelving near restaurant manager office. Educated operator on preventing buildup of grease. Operator is in the process of cleaning.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cook line and dishwash area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer near breakfast walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave oven near salad prep cooler has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to fryers. Educated operator on preventing standing water. Operator in the process of maintaining.
Standing water or very slow draining water at soda machine in beverage/wait station and handwashing sink in back food prep area. Operator called maintenance.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 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 concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer and called technician.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheesecake 45F cold hold and roasted peppers 47F cold hold less than 4 hours in breakfast reach in cooler. Educated operator on maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cup stored in hand wash sink in corner in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of hand wash only. Operator removed cup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable across from cook line.
Floor area in dishwash area covered with standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers at cook line and underneath equipment in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. Operator inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed cloth.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from fryers.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance underneath spray table in dishwash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Beverage/wait station.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of garbanzo beans dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened aw frozen beef over packages of ready to eat bread. Operator placed away beef in proper location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Roasted peppers 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator diluted concentration.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by plastic wrap.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used store kitchen equipment. Educated operator on hand wash only.
No soap provided at handwash sink in back food prep area near flour bins and hand wash sink near walk in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola. Educated operate on using scoops with handles with scoops. Operator removed cups.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath cooking equipment and underneath shelving in dry storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Unused reach in cooler in corner next to flour bins.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used store kitchen equipment. Educated operator on hand wash only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to sous chef office.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to soups chef office.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Beverage wait station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense blue cheese. Operator removed cups.
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 removed raw fish from packaging.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking above hallway near ice machine.
Floor area in beverage wait station covered with standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath stove in back food prep area and underneath shelving along walls in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. Educated operator on proper storage of coffee filters.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Standing water in bottom of upright reach-in-cooler at cook line entrance
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Water leaking from pipe underneath food prep sink at end of cook line.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate14 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 concentration at 0 ppm. Operator call technician.
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 touching soiled dishes and not washing hands before touching clean. Observed employee touching trash containing and not change gloves and wash hands before working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen fish stored over packaged ready to eat sauces in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used to store kitchen equipment. Educated operator on hand wash sink only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side bar room.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near smaller office at end of cook line and hand wash sink at side bar room.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dry storage room and hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on having water at hand wash sink.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Wait station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense tomato sauce. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling tile missing in corner in dry storage room.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Faucet/handle loose at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink near breakfast cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in kitchen near cook line and underneath shelving in back dry storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side bar room.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes single-service cups stored on floor in dry storage room. Coffee filters. Educated operator on proper storage of coffee filters.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wait station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator corrected.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with limes. Operator placed limes in food grade container.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen scallops stored over precooked foods in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw scallops on bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used store kitchen equipment. Educated operator on hand wash only.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having hot water at hand wash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat and keys stored on shelving above food. Operator removed employee belongings.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator placed lid on cabbage.
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