How many health inspections has ISLAND PIZZA had?

ISLAND PIZZA has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ISLAND PIZZA ever been shut down?

No, ISLAND PIZZA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at ISLAND PIZZA?

The most frequently cited violations at ISLAND PIZZA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

ISLAND PIZZA

1615 PERIWINKLE WAY # 19, Sanibel, FL 33957

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ISLAND PIZZA COMPANY LLC · License: SEA4601862

ISLAND PIZZA in Sanibel, FL has 30 inspections on record with 211 total violations (7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

30Inspections

211Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 24, 2025

Inspection History (30)

Feb 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

Jan 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 37 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

ISLAND PIZZA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ISLAND PIZZA had?: ISLAND PIZZA has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ISLAND PIZZA ever been shut down?: No, ISLAND PIZZA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at ISLAND PIZZA?: The most frequently cited violations at ISLAND PIZZA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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