Sanibel, Lee County

TIMBERS REST & FISH MKT (THE)

703 TARPON BAY RD, Sanibel, FL 339573113

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Apr 23, 2026
City
Sanibel
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24535441

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored directly over ready to eat pasta salad in reach in cooler at window side #1 . Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 24535437

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breakers missing at hose fittings at large outdoor mop sink

01C-03-4

Detail 24535433

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags dated with last date served. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 24535436

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk, per operator opened 24 hours prior, not date marked.

22-02-4

Detail 24535434

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at service well at main bar has a build up inside the nozzle. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24535439

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of window cleaner at wait station.

14-01-5

Detail 24535435

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in containers of house dressing and in pasta salad. Operator discarded ramekins Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24535438

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water inside stand up reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 24535440

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At service well at main bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026 Repeat Violation

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24376425

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RW shrimp stored directly over ready to eat prepared wings in reach in cooler at fry station. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-25-2025 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 24376427

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked with last date served

22-02-4

Detail 24376424

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle had build up of debris at server station well - front bar.

29-17-4

Detail 24376426

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At server well at front bar.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24067114

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat wings in reach in cooler at fry station. Operator moved foods to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 24067115

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler: 8 quarts Red Tide sauce (9-16), 2 quarts marinara (9-15), 4 quarts Cajun remoulade (9-16), 13 quarts Caesar dressing (9-10), 4 quarts crab cake seasoning (9-10) all exceeding 7 day date marking.

01B-13-4

Detail 24067113

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler: 8 quarts Red Tide sauce (9-16), 2 quarts marinara (9-15), 4 quarts Cajun remoulade (9-16), 13 quarts Caesar dressing (9-10), 4 quarts crab cake seasoning (9-10) all exceeding 7 day date marking.

36-17-5

Detail 24067112

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of fry station This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-17-2025 Repeat Violation

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 23764196

High Priority - 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced chlorine container and primed machine to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrective Action Taken

02C-01-5

Detail 23764192

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chimichurri sauce with a prep date of 04-29 exceeding 7 day shelf life

01B-13-4

Detail 23764188

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One quart of house made Chimichurri sauce with a prep date of 04-29 exceeding 7 day shelf life

03A-02-5

Detail 23764190

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared shrimp (59 F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (58 F - Cold Holding), per operator the cooler door was accidentally left open for about an hour. Operator moved all foods to walk in cooler to rapidly cool This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-04-6

Detail 23764194

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Balcourt does not have certified food manager certificate

22-02-4

Detail 23764200

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato slicer has food debris build up from prior days use

31A-11-4

Detail 23764197

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar wait station used as dump sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23764198

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice all prepared 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024 Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23764189

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar server station not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 23764191

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in rice and black beans; operatpr removed This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-11-2024 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23764187

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar floor has a build up of food and or slime

36-17-5

Detail 23764201

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of fryers

10-20-4

Detail 23764193

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

06-08-5

Detail 23764199

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that not running/dripping. Shrimp thawing in sink - no running water. Operator turn on water to continue thawing Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 23764195

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler door handle has a build up of food debris and slim

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22970575

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and Rae ground beef stored directly over ready to eat pasta salad. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22970574

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, four (4) quarts of house made mango sauce with a made in date of 6/28 exceeding 7 day date marking requirements

01B-02-5

Detail 22970573

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front prep area ahi tuna (57 F - Cold Holding) operator states ahi thawed on counter for four (4) hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 22970569

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front prep area ahi tuna (57 F - Cold Holding) operator states ahi thawed on counter for four (4) hours.

02C-02-5

Detail 22970572

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, four (4) quarts of house made mango sauce with a made in date of 6/28 exceeding 7 day date marking requirements

41-17-4

Detail 22970568

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at server station.

14-01-5

Detail 22970570

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in reach in cooler inside pizza sauce. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22970571

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table shelf on cooks line.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 22922750

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb located outside above large mop sink.

22-31-4

Detail 22922748

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on ice scoop holder for crushed ice machine.

41-17-4

Detail 22922749

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server station nearest bar well

22-20-5

Detail 22922746

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Last ice machine has a mold like substance in the ice curtain.

21-05-5

Detail 22922747

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as food contact surfaces with oysters in reach in cooler

08B-49-4

Detail 22922752

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in reach in cooler on cooks line with food served to guests. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22922751

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler behind bar.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-13-4

Detail 22779295

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator and observed glove change with hand washing. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22779298

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Trays of raw fish and shrimp stored above ready to eat cut carrots and cut lemon wedges at end of cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22779301

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70 F - Cold Holding) per operator rice was removed from cooler at 4:00 PM and will be discarded at 8:00 PM. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22779297

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Red Ink (marked toxic by manufacturer) stored on shelf with shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator removed spray can. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 22779302

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Not all tags dated with last date served. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22779303

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All available certification expired in May of 2023. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22779296

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl used as scoop inside container on bread crumbs. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22779294

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating in dish area while cleaning dishes. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22779300

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22779299

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle on cooks line. Warning

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22091739

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon, grouper and ground beef stored over ready to eat pasta salad and cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cooks,line. Operator moved all food to,proper storage. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22091744

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler was 1 gallon of pizza sauce with a prep date of 6-19-23, .5 gallon of blue cheese dressing with a prep date of 6-15-23 and 2 gallons of Bang Bang sauce with a. Prep date of 6-15-23; all exceeding 7 day shelf life.

01B-24-5

Detail 22091740

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler was 1 gallon of pizza sauce with a prep date of 6-19-23, .5 gallon of blue cheese dressing with a prep date of 6-15-23 and 2 gallons of Bang Bang sauce with a. Prep date of 6-15-23; all exceeding 7 day shelf life.

31A-11-4

Detail 22091741

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22091743

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken

01C-01-4

Detail 22091742

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Bag of oysters in walk in cooler with no harvest tag. Operator replaced tag Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22091745

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepared 24 hours prior in tall reach in cooler. It properly date marked.

53B-05-5

Detail 22091736

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates expired in May of 2023

41-17-4

Detail 22091738

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at bar hand sink

14-01-5

Detail 22091734

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use cup used as scoop inside large container of black beans in dry storage room. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22091735

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. EFT over personal food stored on shelf of walk in cooler with food to be served to guests.

12B-13-4

Detail 22091737

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink inside tall reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Jun 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21145775

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of pineapple juice in dry storage with dented rims.

12A-09-4

Detail 21145771

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee drink from water bottle and pushed empty bottle with gloved hands without glove change or hand washing. Educated operator of proper hand washing. . Repeat from 12-27-2022 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21145769

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine #4 located outside back door.

14-01-5

Detail 21145776

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used in marinara and Caesar dressing. Operator replaced with ladles. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21145774

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile above flat top grill station on back cooks line.

36-34-5

Detail 21145768

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust and grease on ceiling tiles on cooks line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21145773

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of ribs on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21145772

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom located outside on dock. Repeat from 12-27-2022. Operator provided sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21145770

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.

Dec 28, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 20750985

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags dated with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-28: Time Extended

01C-02-4

Detail 20750984

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags not kept on file for 90 days, last dated tag on hand was 11-15-2021 on 12-27-2021. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-28: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20750986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in the employees bathroom located outside the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-28: Time Extended

Dec 27, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-05-4

Detail 20749026

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee eat food and return to work without hand washing. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20749027

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef patties stored over ready to eat cooked chicken wings on the walk in cooler. Operator moved cooked wings. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 20749021

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of house made blue cheese dressing with a production date of 12-19-2021 on 12-27-2021. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20749019

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 26 rodent droppings on the shelves in the dry storage room. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20749020

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a line cook pick up debris from the floor and failed to wash hands. Advised person in charge and employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves prior to resuming cooking duties. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 20749024

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags dated with last date served. Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 20749025

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags not kept on file for 90 days, last dated tag on hand was 11-15-2021 on 12-27-2021. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20749023

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle under hand washing sink in the kitchen adjacent to the dish machine. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20749022

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees meal on a food preparation table in the kitchen. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20749028

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in the employees bathroom located outside the kitchen. Warning