Dantes Coal Fired Pizza
937 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 · Permanent Food Service · License 4603954
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 3 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 3, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Container of raw shrimp stored directly over a container of prepared pasta in walk in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced empty sanitizer bucket to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Containers of over the counter pain relievers stored with food on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Basic2
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooks line.
Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Pipe is leaking at rinse sink next to dish machine.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.