Sanibel, Lee County

DANTES COAL FIRED PIZZA

937 E GULF DR, Sanibel, FL 33957

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Mar 12, 2026
City
Sanibel
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 24437439

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked.

14-01-5

Detail 24437441

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in breadcrumb container. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

06-06-5

Detail 24437440

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Shrimp on three compartment sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24437438

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 24100693

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken wings and caramelized onions in pizza station reach in cooler, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator dated food. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-22-2025 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24100694

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in pizza sauce. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24100695

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of Gatorade in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 23788675

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fresh garlic in oil, per operator made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked inside reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 23622789

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored over u washed jalapeños. Operator moved foods to proper storage.

03A-02-5

Detail 23622788

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (68 F - Cold Holding) per operator, butter was removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form and it was placed on time during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 21169942

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two number 10 cans of cranberry sauce on food storage shelf with dented and rust build up on rims.

01B-07-4

Detail 21169946

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Half pound of Parmesan cheese on prep table with a mold like substance growing.

31B-03-4

Detail 21169944

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in kitchen by storage room or at hand sink located across from pizza station. No soap in mens room.

53B-13-5

Detail 21169947

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. Operator could not provide proof of training for all employees on staff.

02C-02-5

Detail 21169943

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked on site and cooled, in walk in cooler without day label. Operator did not know when it was made.

41-17-4

Detail 21169939

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles in mop room. Repeat from 02-28-2022

22-20-5

Detail 21169936

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On ice shield inside of machine located in kitchen. Repeat fro. 02-28-2022 Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21169945

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large mixing bowl used as scoop inside flour bag. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

33-09-4

Detail 21169937

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Trash bags on ground in front of dumpster.

10-17-4

Detail 21169941

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in cooler stored on shelf under a food container. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21169940

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Containers not stored inverted. Operator moved to proper storage Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 21169938

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In server station on counter and on prep table table next to slicer in kitchen. Repeat from 02-28-2022 Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21169933

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside cooler at pizza station.

21-12-4

Detail 21169935

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored in soap water at server station.

02D-01-5

Detail 21169934

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Beef patty's in container with no day label. Cook did not know when it was removed from packaging but it was at least 24 hours prior.

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20893408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A third pan of pooled eggs (49 F - Cold Holding) on cooks line. Operator had put out for service an hour prior. Operator immersed pan in ice. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20893407

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink has unlabeled spray bottle inside. Operator removed bottle. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20893410

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by pizza station.

02C-02-5

Detail 20893406

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs in the walk in cooler that, per the operator were prepared on Thursday not properly day labeled.

41-17-4

Detail 20893413

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in hand sink and at front desk. Repeat from 12-15-2021 Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20893409

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in the ice machine located in the kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 20893405

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In public mens room.

21-10-4

Detail 20893412

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook preparation counter

08B-12-5

Detail 20893411

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breaded eggplant in the reach in freezer not covered.

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 20730415

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed eight (8) roaches in the kitchen behind ice machine, in the pizza station, under preparation table, under flat top grill and on food storage shelves 12-13-2021. Observed one live roach behind the ice machine, one live roach under the flat top grill and two live roaches under the cook's line/work table.

41-17-4

Detail 20730416

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles on a kitchen shelf and at the host stand. Repeat from 12-13-2021. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 20730417

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed thirty (30) dead roaches in multiple areas of the restaurant; dry storage, kitchen and pizza station. 12-13-2021 Observed five (5) dead roaches in the dry storage area under food 12-10-2021: Observed 15 dead roaches on the floor and walls of the dry storage room containing sealed food containers and clean linens.

12B-07-4

Detail 20730418

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed a drink on the preparation table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 20726660

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach behind the ice machine, one live roach under the flat top grill and two live roaches under the cook's line/work table. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Observed eight (8) roaches in the kitchen behind ice machine, in the pizza station, under preparation table, under flat top grill and on food storage shelves. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20726662

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance inside the reach inn cooler in the pizza station. Repeat from 12-10-2021 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 20726661

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at hand sink next to pizza station. Repeat from 12-10-2021 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20726663

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed five (5) dead roaches in the dry storage area under food. Repeat violation from 12-10-2021 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Observed thirty (30) dead roaches in multiple areas of the restaurant; dry storage, kitchen and pizza station. Admin Complaint

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 20720040

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach behind the ice machine, one live roach under the flat top grill and two live roaches under the cook's line/work table. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20720041

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance inside the reach inn cooler in the pizza station. Repeat from 12-10-2021 Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20720044

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at hand sink next to pizza station. Repeat from 12-10-2021 Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20720043

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed five (5) dead roaches in the dry storage area under food. Repeat violation from 12-10-2021 Admin Complaint

29-49-6

Detail 20720042

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside the reach in cooler in the pizza station. Repeat from 12-10-2021 Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20719554

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance inside the reach in cooler at the pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 20719552

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled bottles at the hand sink next to pizza station, one unlabeled bottle at the mop sink and one unlabeled bottle at the server station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20719555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches on the floor and walls of the dry storage room containing sealed food containers and clean linens. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Observed five (5) dead roaches in the dry storage area at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

29-49-6

Detail 20719553

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 14

14-86-1

Detail 20717984

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a wiping cloth underneath cut melon on a sheet tray in the walk in cooler. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 20717988

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed buttermilk gravy dated 11-29, corned beef hash dated 11-27, buttermilk biscuits dated 11-22 and Canadian bacon dated 11-23 all on 12-10-2021. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 20717987

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed buttermilk gravy dated 11-29, corned beef hash dated 11-27, buttermilk biscuits dated 11-22 and Canadian bacon dated 11-23 all on 12-10-2021. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20717986

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a covered mixing bowl containing ten pounds of cooked pasta (48°F - Cold Holding). Per the operator, pasta was cooked the day prior and placed in the walk in to cool. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20717990

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a covered mixing bowl containing ten pounds of cooked pasta (48°F - Cold Holding). Per the operator, pasta was cooked the day prior and placed in the walk in to cool. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20717982

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance inside the reach in cooler at the pizza station. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20717991

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and a pan of calamari in the walk in cooler with no day label. Per the operator they were opened and/or cooked the previous day. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20717989

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled bottles at the hand sink next to pizza station, one unlabeled bottle at the mop sink and one unlabeled bottle at the server station. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20717980

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches on the floor and walls of the dry storage room containing sealed food containers and clean linens. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 20717978

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a beverage in a pint glass on the prep table in the kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20717981

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread, liquid eggs and containers of sauces on the floor of the walk in cooler. This is a repeat violation from 07-08-2021 Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20717983

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20717985

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fresh cut melon in the walk in cooler uncovered. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20717979

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping dirty wiping cloths on preparation tables, shelves and inside the reach in cooler at the pizza station. Warning

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 20325497

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink near pizza oven. Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 20325499

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 and last one given to them not posted. I gave them another consumer advisory and watch them post it. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20325498

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor of kitchen. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20325496

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not in a container.

Jul 3, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 2, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

35A-19-4

Detail 20315784

High Priority - Live rodent present. Observed one live rodent in down stairs food storage room. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20315777

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent drops approximately 100 in down stairs food storage room. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20315780

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on bigger reach in cooler with mold-like substance and can opener blade with debris. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20315775

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an object in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed object. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20315782

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee put paper towels next to sink. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20315776

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups in flour. Employees removed cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20315779

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20315774

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board on larger reach in cooler. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20315781

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 50 + dead roaches under sink and racks in kitchen and to many to be counted behind deep freezer, stove, grill, grittle and deep fryers. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20315783

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes on floor of each in cooler and cooking oil on floor of kitchen. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20315772

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20315778

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20315773

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs siting on counter thawing. Manager put under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning