TIMBERS REST & FISH MKT (THE)
703 TARPON BAY RD, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239.472.3128
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chimichurri sauce with a prep date of 04-29 exceeding 7 day shelf life
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026039223 | Apr 23, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $600 |
| 7--2026024668 | Feb 17, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2025044916 | May 9, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2017011296 | Feb 20, 2017 | Mar 29, 2017 | $720 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored directly over ready to eat pasta salad in reach in cooler at window side #1. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breakers missing at hose fittings at large outdoor mop sink
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags dated with last date served. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk, per operator opened 24 hours prior, not date marked.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at service well at main bar has a build up inside the nozzle. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of window cleaner at wait station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in containers of house dressing and in pasta salad. Operator discarded ramekins
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water inside stand up reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At service well at main bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026
Feb 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RW shrimp stored directly over ready to eat prepared wings in reach in cooler at fry station. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-25-2025
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked with last date served
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle had build up of debris at server station well - front bar.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At server well at front bar.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat wings in reach in cooler at fry station. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler: 8 quarts Red Tide sauce (9-16), 2 quarts marinara (9-15), 4 quarts Cajun remoulade (9-16), 13 quarts Caesar dressing (9-10), 4 quarts crab cake seasoning (9-10) all exceeding 7 day date marking.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler: 8 quarts Red Tide sauce (9-16), 2 quarts marinara (9-15), 4 quarts Cajun remoulade (9-16), 13 quarts Caesar dressing (9-10), 4 quarts crab cake seasoning (9-10) all exceeding 7 day date marking.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of fry station This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-17-2025
May 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced chlorine container and primed machine to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chimichurri sauce with a prep date of 04-29 exceeding 7 day shelf life
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One quart of house made Chimichurri sauce with a prep date of 04-29 exceeding 7 day shelf life
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared shrimp (59 F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (58 F - Cold Holding), per operator the cooler door was accidentally left open for about an hour. Operator moved all foods to walk in cooler to rapidly cool This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024
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/ Chef Balcourt does not have certified food manager certificate
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato slicer has food debris build up from prior days use
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar wait station used as dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice all prepared 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar server station not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in rice and black beans; operatpr removed This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar floor has a build up of food and or slime
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of fryers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that not running/dripping. Shrimp thawing in sink - no running water. Operator turn on water to continue thawing
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler door handle has a build up of food debris and slim
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and Rae ground beef stored directly over ready to eat pasta salad. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, four (4) quarts of house made mango sauce with a made in date of 6/28 exceeding 7 day date marking requirements
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front prep area ahi tuna (57 F - Cold Holding) operator states ahi thawed on counter for four (4) hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front prep area ahi tuna (57 F - Cold Holding) operator states ahi thawed on counter for four (4) hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, four (4) quarts of house made mango sauce with a made in date of 6/28 exceeding 7 day date marking requirements
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at server station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in reach in cooler inside pizza sauce. Operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table shelf on cooks line.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb located outside above large mop sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on ice scoop holder for crushed ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server station nearest bar well
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Last ice machine has a mold like substance in the ice curtain.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as food contact surfaces with oysters in reach in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in reach in cooler on cooks line with food served to guests. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler behind bar.
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator and observed glove change with hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Trays of raw fish and shrimp stored above ready to eat cut carrots and cut lemon wedges at end of cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70 F - Cold Holding) per operator rice was removed from cooler at 4:00 PM and will be discarded at 8:00 PM. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Red Ink (marked toxic by manufacturer) stored on shelf with shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator removed spray can.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Not all tags dated with last date served.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All available certification expired in May of 2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl used as scoop inside container on bread crumbs. Operator removed
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating in dish area while cleaning dishes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle on cooks line.
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