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SUNDIAL BEACH RESORT

1451 MIDDLE GULF DR, Sanibel Island FL 33957 · 239.472.4151

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats317
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4601887
Grade history
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored above raw lobster and salmon. Operator moved food to proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019035738May 21, 2019Aug 1, 2019$800
7--2018021024Mar 20, 2018May 3, 2018$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm) operator discarded.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line. Operator discarded.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm) operator discarded.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ahi tuna at Shima not date marked. Operator date marked during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Utensils in poor condition. Lemon juicer has flaking coating. Operator discarded.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in Shima reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At kitchen ice machine. Operator sent scoop to be washed
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator dumped and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored above raw lobster and salmon. Operator moved food to proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line, operator discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on top of microwave with food in service area. Operator removed chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink relocated from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink located in Shima sushi bar next to three compartment sink was swapped with dump sink. Operator will need to either install second hand sink as shown on plans or submit revised plans to plan review for approval
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee ladies room next to main kitchen entrance
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand sink located behind Shima bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.