How many restaurants are in Sanibel?

Sanibel, Florida has 40 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Sanibel?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Sanibel is 91.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Sanibel?

The most frequently cited violations in Sanibel are: Toilet facilities, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.

How does Sanibel compare to the Florida state average?

Sanibel has a pass rate of 91.7%, which is 5.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Sanibel?

Food establishments in Sanibel have an average of 20.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Sanibel been assessed?

Food establishments in Sanibel have been assessed $17,555 in fines across 47 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $374 and the largest single fine was $2,000.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Sanibel restaurants?

7 fire safety violations have been documented across 5 food establishments in Sanibel. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Sanibel inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Sanibel, Florida has 6 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 7 inspections on record.

Sanibel — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Sanibel Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Sanibel, Florida has 40 food establishments with 823 inspections on record. The pass rate is 91.7%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Rosalita's Cantina in Sanibel on July 22, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

40Facilities

823Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

91.7%Pass Rate

5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Dantes Coal Fired Pizza	32	178	2
Cheeburger Cheeburger	33	220	1
Lazy Flamingo	29	159	1
Traders Sanibel LLC	29	226	0
Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (the)	24	222	0

Sanibel Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Sanibel 91.7% Pass Rate 91.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Sanibel 5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Sanibel 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Sanibel Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 23	Sanctuary Golf Club	1	Call Back - Complied
Apr 23	Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (the)	9 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended

Sanibel Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
41	Toilet facilities	4,423
14	Food contact surfaces	3,681
31	Clean multi-use utensils	3,445
01	Management awareness	3,436
08	Proper hand/arm washing	3,208

Sanibel Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

47Actions on Record

$17,555Total Fines

$374Avg Fine

$2,000Largest Fine

19Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jul 22, 2025	Rosalita's Cantina	$400	7--2025029143
Apr 8, 2026	Island Time Bar & Grill	$400	7--2026014400
Jul 14, 2025	Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (the)	$200	7--2025044916
Oct 14, 2025	Traders Sanibel LLC	$200	7--2025057177
Oct 14, 2025	Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel	$200	7--2025067351
Oct 27, 2025	Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant	$75	7--2025057166

Sanibel Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

7Fire Violations

5Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	6
Exit blocked or locked	1

Sanibel Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Sanibel has 6 FDACS-regulated facilities with 7 inspections on record.

6Retail Facilities

7FDACS Inspections

Sanibel FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
4-202.16	Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices	1
4-302.14	Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of	1
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	1
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	1
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	1

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Sanibel Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Sanibel Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Sanibel?: Sanibel, Florida has 40 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Sanibel?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Sanibel is 91.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Sanibel?: The most frequently cited violations in Sanibel are: Toilet facilities, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How does Sanibel compare to the Florida state average?: Sanibel has a pass rate of 91.7%, which is 5.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Sanibel?: Food establishments in Sanibel have an average of 20.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Sanibel been assessed?: Food establishments in Sanibel have been assessed $17,555 in fines across 47 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $374 and the largest single fine was $2,000.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Sanibel restaurants?: 7 fire safety violations have been documented across 5 food establishments in Sanibel. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Sanibel inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Sanibel, Florida has 6 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 7 inspections on record.

In the News Sanibel

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Sanibel Restaurants & Food Establishments (40)

Dantes Coal Fired Pizza 2 closures

937 E GULF DR, Sanibel

32 inspections · 178 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Cheeburger Cheeburger 1 closure

1975 PERIWINKLE WAY 4112, Sanibel

33 inspections · 220 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Lazy Flamingo 1 closure

1036 PERIWINKLE WAY, Sanibel

29 inspections · 159 violations · Last: Feb 2026

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