THISTLE LODGE
2255 W GULF DR, Sanibel FL 33957
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared crab cakes dated 07-31, exceeds 7 days shelf life.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018039536 | Jun 26, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared crab cakes dated 07-31, exceeds 7 days shelf life.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Prepared crab cakes dated 07-31, exceeds 7 days shelf life.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in employee bathroom
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two 1 pound blocks of Ahi Tuna bearing a label to completely remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration that were fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ J Clarke, employees over 30 days and does not have certification
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine behind front 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. Two 1 pound blocks of Ahi Tuna bearing a label to completely remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration that were fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.