Sundial Beach Resort

1451 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL 33957

Other

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sundial Beach Resort appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Sundial Beach Resort is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on top of microwave with food in service area. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

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

16-62-1

Intermediate - 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 **Warning**

31A-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee ladies room next to main kitchen entrance **Warning**

32-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand sink located behind Shima bar. **Warning**

31B-04-4

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-49-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table pantry station. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Purse stored in speed rack above bread Operator removed all personal items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line in the kitchen. Repeat from 05-24-2022 **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk and juice crates on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sundial Beach Resort last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sundial Beach Resort on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sundial Beach Resort?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sundial Beach Resort.

Has Sundial Beach Resort's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sundial Beach Resort have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sundial Beach Resort 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 Sundial Beach Resort inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sundial Beach Resort is inspected around two times per year on average.

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