The Sanibel Cafe
2007 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 · Permanent Food Service · License 4601529
99
out of 100
A
Grade A
Safety score 99 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 6, 2026
What drove the grade
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection1 basic-1
- Safety score99
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
1 violation found
- First visitAug 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Partial bottle of water in reach in cooler on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
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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.
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