Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel
Last inspected:
2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel has accumulated 160 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The restaurant faced one disciplinary action with a $200 fine. A 2023 fire inspection documented electrical wiring in disrepair, including an oven with an open panel exposing wires and electrical contacts. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve clean multi-use utensils, employee health reporting, and management awareness.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017012064 | $200.00 | Feb 24, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Lincoln impinger oven has open panel with exposed wires and contacts.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel last inspected?
- Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel?
- The most frequently cited violations at Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel had?
- Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel find?
- Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel ever been shut down?
- No, Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel been fined?
- Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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