LAZY FLAMINGO
1036 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL, FL 33957
License #4603809
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →LAZY FLAMINGO in SANIBEL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 25, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-08-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Operator turned on water and iced down fish.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair of tongs hanging on oven door handle. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-25-2025
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as a dump sink
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine and oyster bar.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink used to store sanitizer bucket. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
What do locals think?
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LAZY FLAMINGO looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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