Dantes Coal Fired Pizza

937 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Dantes Coal Fired Pizza has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Compared to other Sanibel restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fresh garlic in oil, per operator made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked inside reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (68 F - Cold Holding) per operator, butter was removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form and it was placed on time during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored over u washed jalapeños. Operator moved foods to proper storage.

08A-04-5

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dantes Coal Fired Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dantes Coal Fired Pizza on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Dantes Coal Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Dantes Coal Fired Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Dantes Coal Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dantes Coal Fired Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dantes Coal Fired Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dantes Coal Fired Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dantes Coal Fired Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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