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DOLPHIN BAR & SHRIMP HOUSE

1401 NE INDIANRIVER DR · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3569239
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10719177
DBPR license5301372

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#1High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect observed in prep area, 1 in dish area , 1 by cook line. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects. **Warning**

Warning
#2High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cleaning rag covering and in direct contact with prime rib. Advised operator to use parchment paper. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Ground pork over whole beef tenderloin at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked quinoa salad made 3/10, crab salad made 3/10, cooked artichokes opened since 3/11, commercially made fermented black garlic opened since 12/26/24 See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bath: meatloaf (56F – Cold Holding) Observed on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steam bath: cheese sauce (131F – Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165+F. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03B-04-5

High Priority – Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. under heat lamp: prime rib (125F – Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Time control procedure emailed to operator. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee food stored on rim of hand wash sink at lounge bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.