Island Pizza

1615 Periwinkle Way # 19, Sanibel, FL 33957 · Permanent Food Service · License 4601862

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 6, 2026

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority · fixed on the spot · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

6 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitAug 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 29, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    6 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Operator set up three compartment sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Lasagna, per operator made 24 hours prior is not date marked.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      In dish machine area. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-16-2025

      Repeat violation

    Basic3

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

      Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Three unsecured CO2 tanks outside next to ice machine

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Other sanitary and safe operation1