SUNDIAL BEACH RESORT
1451 MIDDLE GULF DR, Sanibel Island FL 33957 · 239.472.4151
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019035738 | May 21, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2018021024 | Mar 20, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm) operator discarded.
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.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line. Operator discarded.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm) operator discarded.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Ahi tuna at Shima not date marked. Operator date marked during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Utensils in poor condition. Lemon juicer has flaking coating. Operator discarded.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At kitchen ice machine. Operator sent scoop to be washed
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)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line, operator discarded.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on top of microwave with food in service area. Operator removed chemicals.
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
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee ladies room next to main kitchen entrance
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand sink located behind Shima bar.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.