THE SHACK OF SANIBEL
1219 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL, FL 33957
License #4607502
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →THE SHACK OF SANIBEL in SANIBEL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 98.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 11, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 4 total violations — 3 major, 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by reach in freezer
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
- [02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coney sauce and cream of chicken soup, per operator opened 24 hours prior and not date marked
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Henry W expired on 08-05-2024
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THE SHACK OF SANIBEL has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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