DOLPHINS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL AT CAPE CROSSING
310 LAGOON WAY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from char grill and flat top on cook line Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to dish machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink next to ice machine
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sternos stored on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tanks under covering
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Avocados on make line still have stickers
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects at exterior bar near dish machine Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw salmon and raw beef in top drawer over cooked wings. No physical barriers. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Also missing at hose bib between restrooms and stairs
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags missing dates
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine behind bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs on menus come over easy or sunny side up are not marked. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter for ice machine
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
15
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen interior has black like mold substance at dispenser Repeat Violation
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed at outside bar building components needs to be clean and under and behind equipment.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in prep area soiled with dust
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened can energy drink on counter with to go containers, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal stored above prep food. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected by chef Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door not properly closing.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed packaging covering not removed on the bottom of prep table, rubber spatulas with broken surfaces, removed by chef
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket pickles stored in floor of walk in cooler
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soiled utensils from grill station in water at 72° corrected and removed Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed standing water In cabinet at outside bar
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. . Observed raw pineapples over Ready To Eat coleslaw in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep station, wet wiping cloth stored on counter between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle on cookline containing clear liquid (water) not labeled. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Dish washing machine at the outside gate not ready minimum 50 ppm, changed santi solution and reprised unit, @50 ppm Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 living flys in the kitchen. Next routine inspection according to Supervisor Randy. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink next to exit door had still wool scrubber in the sink. Observed at bar area Hand Wash Sink is use has a dump sink Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Children menu is cooked raw and under cooked. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor wall baseboard soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Area under 3 compartment sink and floor drain still soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bare cement visible in solid surface flooring. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at beverage station ,and equipment on clean rack stacked wet, corrected Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor wall baseboard soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Area under 3 compartment sink and floor drain still soiled **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bare cement visible in solid surface flooring. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 21-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed dish washer using wiping cloth for multiple purposes, has soiled Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed dishwasher using soiled wiping cloth to wipe hands after touching soiled dishes. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Joseph Knubsea expired 3/6/23 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in rop packaging thawing in walk in cooler not opened.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish washing area, employee beverage stored on table with cleaned dishes. Corrected Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at beverage station ,and equipment on clean rack stacked wet, corrected Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor wall baseboard soiled
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bare cement visible in solid surface flooring.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf's of prep tables small amounts of debris present.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed case of mushrooms stored over ready to eat /prepped lettuce in walk in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site
- 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed dish washer using wiping cloth for multiple purposes, has soiled Corrected On-Site
- 03C-17-6:High Priority - Cooked hamburger or cheeseburger ordered from child menu not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time and temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Menu stating burger can be order under cooked on kids menu, all burgers from this menu item must be cooked to minimum cooking temp of 155° or higher, item should not be able to be imputing in register at any temp other then fully cooked. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken Wings prepared previous day found in reach in cooler 44-51 still cooling, see stop sale Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Outside bar dish washing machine at 0ppm , replaced product , primed at 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen, next unannounced routine per.c. Woods
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw cobra fish used in ceviche, no paperwork for parasite destruction available. Product must be cooked to be served on sight until a parasite destruction paperwork has been given to operator from distributor Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tartar sauce prepared 7/31/23, todays date 8/22/23, items with garlic cook onsite, see stop sale Garlic cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8/22/23, see stop sale Garlic oil infused with cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8-22-23 Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tartar sauce prepared 7/31/23, todays date 8/22/23, items with garlic cook onsite, see stop sale 2quarts Garlic cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8/22/23, see stop sale 2 quarts Garlic oil infused with cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8-22-23 1.5 quarts
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken Wings prepared previous day found in reach in cooler 44-51 still cooling, approx 15# Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No clean up poster on site, corrected by paper copy given to manager by inspector. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Joseph Knubsea expired 3/6/23
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at outside bar soiled and holder. Interior of ice machine, small amount of rust substance on deflector, soiled on handle and inside lid.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink in prep area. Blocked by emplty keg and 2 wheel dolly, corrected Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Newest employee, Matt no Employee agreement signed, corrected while inspection was taking place. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in dish washingarea not labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 26 total violations (8 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).