Sundial Beach Resort

1451 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 · Permanent Food Service · License 4601887

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Grade A
Safety score 94 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 24, 2026

What drove the grade

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.High priority · fixed on the spot · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic
    -6
  • Safety score94

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitAug 24, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    4 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm) operator discarded.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on cooks line.

      Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm) operator discarded.

      Fixed on the spot

      Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

      On cooks line. Operator discarded.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

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Most cited

Wiping cloths and linens2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Chemicals and toxic substances1