Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille
2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606986
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. caesar dressing containing raw egg (48°F - Cold Holding) Per operator dressing was out for less than one hour.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic-6
- Administrative complaint on Aug 24Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 24, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. caesar dressing containing raw egg (48°F - Cold Holding) Per operator dressing was out for less than one hour.
Operator immersed pan in ice water bath to cool and proper cold holding This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-28-2026
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic1
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.