The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
64
Score
The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
03A-02-5
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**
16-62-1
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**
41-17-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
12B-13-4
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
29-08-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024 **Repeat Violation**
08B-61-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 50# CO2 cylinder unsecured next to outdoor ice machine.
51-11-4
47
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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**
41-10-4
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**
02C-03-5
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**
11-26-1
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**
14-14-4
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**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with solution inside unlabeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above cook line and prep area.
36-36-4
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**
35A-03-4
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.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in walk-in cooler in disrepair. Operator notified
36-17-5
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..
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered prepared burritos in walk-in freezer. Notified operator. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club.
How does The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?
The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.
Has The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club 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 The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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