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SUNSHINE SEAFOOD CAFE & WINE BAR

11508 ANDY ROSSE LN UNIT 8, Captiva FL 33924 · 239-472-6200

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4605465
Grade history
MAY 24
APR 25
JUN 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $520

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2016052601Nov 8, 2016Dec 7, 2016$520

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used to line food container containing field greens. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed three harvest tags with no date marking
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sinks in dish area.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside small reach in freezer in dish area.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Wine/beer cooler at bar area.
Basic/29-49-6
The state's own report →
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-29-2025
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler, per operator, prepared more than 24 hours prior has no date marking of when food was prepared. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-29-2025
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-29-2025
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottles of water on food shelf next to pantry station.
Basic/12B-07-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet at hand sink next to dish machine does not function.
Basic/29-08-4
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat celery in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to,proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam harvest tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink, operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink, operator restocked
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna per operator, prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at three compartment sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and women's public restroom doors are not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.