SHACK OF SANIBEL
1219 PERIWINKLE WAY, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239-312-8626
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on chemical shelf.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored inside walk in cooler with food to be served to the public
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Coney sauce and cream of chicken soup, per operator opened 24 hours prior and not date marked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by reach in freezer
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. Henry W expired on 08-05-2024
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 1.5 6" x 9" crumb cakes in the walk in cooler, per operator were made at home.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled bbq pork (118 F - Hot Holding). Per operator, lid was opened often for service and caused pork to cool, operator turned up steam table to quickly reheat
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee serving ice cream without a hair restraint
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart next to custard dispenser. Operator removed and washed.
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.