DUNES GOLF AND TENNIS CLUB
949 SAND CASTLE RD, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239-822-9468
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line diced chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48 F - Cold Holding), less than two hours. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018062303 | Nov 19, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Establishment's menu offers Coconut Shrimp thats states uses Black Tiger Shrimp and operator only has Atlantic White Shrimp available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces and soups, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-25-2026
Equipment in poor repair. Three compartment sink leaks from one compartment to the other. Do not use for ware washing until repaired or replaced
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of basil pesto thawing in warm water in cooks line hand sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prime rib, per operator, prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Ceiling tile missing on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep shelves and at dish machine. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing g food on cooks,line with. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Equipment in poor repair. Three compartment sink in disrepair; sinks leak from compartment to compartment. Do not use for ware washing until repaired or replaced.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot water. Container of basil pesto thawing in warm water in cooks line hand sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream tub opened more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like buildup inside soda gun behind bar.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-24-2025
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured 50# CO2 cylinder at outside ice machine. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-24-2025
Ceiling tile missing. Above cooks line and back prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food, no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket torn on True stand up reach in cooler on cooks line.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over ready to eat soup and baked potatoes, raw salmon stored over ready to eat roast. Operator moved all food to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line diced chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48 F - Cold Holding), less than two hours. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in employee bathroom. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 50# CO2 cylinder unsecured next to outdoor ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone of front cooks line prep shelf. Operator removed phone. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cooks line. Operatpr removed drinks
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at two compartment sink is damaged and has flaking metal. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish table
Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At back prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back prep table. Operator removed.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine in use outside back door has no over head protection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at two compartment sink damaged and has flaking metal.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals held above dish service station and on prep table shelf. Operator relocated to proper area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of milk in walk-in cooler with no date marking.
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. One employee failed to have Employee Reporting Agreement. Provided operator with DHR Handout 5030-103 Creole and it was signed during inspection.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush in utensil storage. Discussed with operator about use and confirmed usage for basting. Operator discarded brush in trash receptacle.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu or placed in conspicuous site. Operator is serving cooked to order hamburgers. Operator notified. Emailed operator DBPR form HR 5030-081 for consumer advisory. Operator printed and posted signage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with solution inside unlabeled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above cook line and prep area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on floor, under soiled side of dish table. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed faucet base of prep sink broken and in disrepair. Observed torn door seal/gasket on cook line reach-in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in walk-in cooler in disrepair. Operator notified
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink bottles in walk-in cooler..
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered prepared burritos in walk-in freezer. Notified operator. Operator covered food.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. A 46 oz can of Onions Borettane with a severely dented rim in dry storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of paint stored on shelf with food in dry storage room. Operator moved paint to proper storage.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were completed during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish area.
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