Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DOLPHIN BAR & SHRIMP HOUSE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3612616
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10901334
DBPR license5301372

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#1High Priority03D-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. Observed cooked pasta 47F- to 50F-cooling at 2:30 since 11/3 at approximately 5pm Pasta did not reach from 135F to 41F with in 6 hours of cooling, see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#2High Priority22-47-4

High Priority – Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0ppm. Operator reran machine up to 400 ppm at time of inspection**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action Taken
#3High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw fish then proceed to handle clean food equipment at cook line without washing hands. Employee washed hands properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler at cook lineOpened shredded cheese made on 11/23 Potato pasta salad made on 10/28 Pico de gallo made on 10/27 pasta salad made on 10/26 Observed in walk in coolerpimento cheese made on 10/24 Dates exceed 7 days after preparation or opening See stop sale

Stop Sale
#5High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler at cook lineOpened shredded cheese made on 11/23 Potato pasta salad made on 10/28 Pico de gallo made on 10/27 pasta salad made on 10/26 Observed in walk in coolerpimento cheese made on 10/24 Dates exceed 7 days after preparation or opening See stop sale

Stop Sale
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pasta 47F- to 50F-cooling at 2:30 since 11/3 at approximately 5pm Pasta did not reach from 135F to 41F with in 6 hours of cooling, see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (46F- cold holding); raw octopus (47F- cold holding) observed cooler cooler ajar and gasket broken Per operator items not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed food in different reach in cooler to chill. Raw shrimp 43F octopus 43F at 3:00 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – mussel tags not marked with last date served.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.