Dunesider Grill
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
67
Score
Dunesider Grill has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with shop vac. Employee removed shop vac from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at only hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on top of cold hold drawers under flat top. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under drip pan at frozen drink machine in lobby.
21-05-5
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-36-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at only handwash sink next to 3;compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in lobby in front of soda dispenser.
36-22-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of lowboy under flat top and on dry storage shelf next to bread.
21-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup stored in bin of seasoning on dry storage shelf.
14-01-5
Basic - 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.
08B-49-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
50
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Breaded chicken stored over ice cream in deep freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear pan lid stored over hand wash sink on cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided test strips to establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-02-5
Basic - 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.
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
31B-04-4
43
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Nov 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - 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.
31A-09-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunesider Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunesider Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunesider Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunesider Grill.
Has Dunesider Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunesider Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunesider Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dunesider Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunesider Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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