DUNESIDER GRILL
6625 EAST COUNTY HWY 30A, Watersound FL 32461 · 850-424-9000
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2024.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with shop vac. Employee removed shop vac from in front of sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at only hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels at sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under drip pan at frozen drink machine in lobby.
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Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on top of cold hold drawers under flat top.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Breaded chicken tenders stored over ready to eat muffins in upright freezer.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at only handwash sink next to 3;compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Delano Clarke no proof of employee training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup stored in bin of seasoning on dry storage shelf.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw grouper stored in zip lock back and container of employee porridge stored in cold holding inside make bar. Employee removed food from make bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee tablet stored on cutting board at make bar.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in lobby in front of soda dispenser.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of lowboy under flat top and on dry storage shelf next to bread.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 94 COMPASS POINT WAY, Watersound — this licence has since moved.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 94 COMPASS POINT WAY, Watersound — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Breaded chicken stored over ice cream in deep freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear pan lid stored over hand wash sink on cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided test strips to establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Delano Clarke stated he has hired and worked for Dunesider for 2.5 years.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Reduced oxygen packaged mahi taken out of package under running water 52F. Employee placed fish back in reach in cooler. ROP fish must be removed from package and thawed under refrigeration.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 94 COMPASS POINT WAY, Watersound — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2024.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 94 COMPASS POINT WAY, Watersound — this licence has since moved.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 94 COMPASS POINT WAY, Watersound — this licence has since moved.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line. Trash can stored in front of sink. Manager removed trash can and placed on the side of the sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.