Sanibel, Lee County

THE DUNES GOLF AND TENNIS CLUB

949 SAND CASTLE RD, Sanibel, FL 33957

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
Aug 21, 2025
City
Sanibel
County
Lee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

02C-03-5

Detail 23976744

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 23976745

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like buildup inside soda gun behind bar.

16-62-1

Detail 23976746

Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23976741

Basic - 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 Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23976742

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cooks line and back prep area.

13-03-4

Detail 23976743

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food, no hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 23976747

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket torn on True stand up reach in cooler on cooks line.

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23654385

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23654384

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 23654383

Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23654379

Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23654381

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 50# CO2 cylinder unsecured next to outdoor ice machine.

40-06-5

Detail 23654380

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23654382

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cooks line. Operatpr removed drinks Corrected On-Site

08B-61-5

Detail 23654387

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024 Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23654386

Basic - 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, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-62-1

Detail 23340100

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

41-17-4

Detail 23340097

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish table

12B-07-4

Detail 23340096

Basic - Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At back prep table.

40-06-5

Detail 23340098

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-61-5

Detail 23340099

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine in use outside back door has no over head protection.

29-08-4

Detail 23340101

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at two compartment sink damaged and has flaking metal.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 22941051

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals held above dish service station and on prep table shelf. Operator relocated to proper area. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22941052

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22941047

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 22941046

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22941050

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22941042

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with solution inside unlabeled. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22941053

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above cook line and prep area.

35A-03-4

Detail 22941044

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on floor, under soiled side of dish table. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22941041

Basic - 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.

36-17-5

Detail 22941045

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in walk-in cooler in disrepair. Operator notified

12B-13-4

Detail 22941043

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink bottles in walk-in cooler..

08B-12-5

Detail 22941049

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered prepared burritos in walk-in freezer. Notified operator. Operator covered food. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22941048

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 22527626

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. A 46 oz can of Onions Borettane with a severely dented rim in dry storage.

41-10-4

Detail 22527629

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of paint stored on shelf with food in dry storage room. Operator moved paint to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22527630

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

11-26-1

Detail 22527627

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22527628

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish area.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 21135626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents at dish machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-13: Time Extended

08B-62-4

Detail 21135627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside kitchen rear door is not secured by either a gate or pad lock and easily accessible by the public. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-13: Time Extended

Jun 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21135077

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler on the cooks line: ground beef patty (51 F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (58 F - Cold Holding); grouper (49 F - Cold Holding) Operator states cooler was at 41 or below when food was stocked for lunch service. Food had been in cold holding unit less that 2 hours. Operator moved all Time/temperature controlled for safety foods to another functioning cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21135073

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside the soda nozzle behind bar.

36-34-5

Detail 21135075

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents at dish machine soiled.

32-12-5

Detail 21135076

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Located in unisex bathroom in the kitchen. Repeat from 03-03-2022 Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21135074

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on shelf of prep table. Repeat from 03-03-2022 Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21135080

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour bin in dry storage has a scoop with handle resting in the flour. Operator removed scoop. . Repeat from 03-03-2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21135079

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drinks in walk in cooler.

21-10-4

Detail 21135078

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line. Repeat from 03-03-2022

08B-62-4

Detail 21135072

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside kitchen rear door is not secured by either a gate or pad lock and easily accessible by the public.

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-09-4

Detail 20903610

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed

41-10-4

Detail 20903613

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Cleaning chemicals stored with food on a shelf on the cooks line. Operator removed chemicals to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20903614

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on the cooks line had a third pan inside. Operator removed pan. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20903616

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind the bar used as a dump sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20903605

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in the back prep kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 20903608

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made Caesar dressing that per the operator was made two days ago not properly labeled.

36-37-5

Detail 20903606

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen at cooks line..

32-12-5

Detail 20903607

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restroom in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 20903611

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed clothing stored with food on a shelf in dry storage.

10-01-5

Detail 20903612

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour bin. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 20903609

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In the kitchen on cooks line and in the dish machine area.

36-27-5

Detail 20903615

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of dust on the wall in the dish machine area above clean utensils.