TRADERS SANIBEL LLC
1551 PERWINKLE WAY, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239-472-7242
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025057177 | Jul 17, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael P issued on 07-01-2021 and expired on 07-01-2026.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at server station ice well has build up of syrup.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside two small reach in freezers on cooks line.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 - 8 oz portions of Seabass (10 pounds) with a label stating to Remove From Package and Thaw Undef Refrigeration was observed fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under dish machine table. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-17-2025
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. 20 - 8 oz portions of Seabass (10 pounds) with a label stating to Remove From Package and Thaw Undef Refrigeration was observed fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in server station.
Jul 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and scallops over ready to eat mushrooms and raw oysters over ready to eat quesadilla in walk in cooler. Operatpr moved all foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-19-2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server station and behind bar.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in either unisex public bathrooms
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in reach in cooler at server station with chilled glassware to be used for service. Operator removed all personal food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell,phones on front cooks line on wiping cloths. Operator removed phones and discarded cloth.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator moved shrimp back to freezer.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Build up of food debris on floor underneath equipment on cooks line.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patty over ready to eat quiche. Operator moved food to proper storage
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks line blocked with cart and inside sink was a food pan and scoop. Operator removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Three servers and two cooks working with food and no food manager present.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Risotto, per operator made two days ago not date marked.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used to cover sliced watermelon in reach in cooler. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-18-2024. Operator removed cloth.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve to go containers not inverted on cooks line. Operator inverted for storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall at dish machine.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee left kitchen and upon returning put on gloves but failed to wash hands. Discussed with operator the need for proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (73 F - Cold Holding). Per operator butter had been out for two hours; will discard at four hour mark. Discussed time as public health control and provided form to operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine table.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth in contact with melon and pineapple in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cooks line at beginning of inspection. Employee removed food.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef patty's stored above ready to eat quiche in reach in cooler. 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. Roasted shallots in oil in walk in cooler dated marked with a prep date of 5-13 exceeding 7 day date marking requirements. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pounds of grits in walk in cooler, per operator, placed in walk in cooler from steam table the day prior. grits (44 F - Cold Holding) can be easily determined that they failed to cool properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pounds of grits in walk in cooler, per operator, placed in walk in cooler from steam table the day prior. grits (44 F - Cold Holding) can be easily determined that they failed to cool properly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles under hand sink on cooks line and underneath dish machine table.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. William, Elmer, Sylvia and Luke do not have proof of food handles training..
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf at cooks,line, AirPods on food storage shelf in dish machine area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above prep table across from dish machine has peeling paint.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing from fluorescent fixture above prep table in dish machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance growing on door gasket of center reach in cooler on cooks line.
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 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 bare hands and then without hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Educated operator and observed proper hand washing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef stored above fish in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator proper storage.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to,provide proof of any certified food manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front hand washing sink at cooks line. Repeat from 06-23-2023
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. William, Elmer, Sylvia and Luke do not have proof of food handles training..
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf at cooks,line, AirPods on food storage shelf in dish machine area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above prep table across from dish machine has peeling paint.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing from fluorescent fixture above prep table in dish machine area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At back hand washing sink in dish machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance growing on door gasket of center reach in cooler on cooks line.
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.