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DOCK'S WATERFRONT SEAFOOD GRILL

210 DODECANESE BLVD · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3655558
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13488812
DBPR license6216083

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority22-41-4

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. 10 ppm after running 3 cycles operator will set up 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In 2 door freezer on cook lunch- raw chicken Parmesan and raw breaded shrimp open opened packages over opened bags of French fries, operator moved garlic moved fries to top shelf **Corrected On-Site**

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

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna in vertical cooler on cook line completely thawed in ROP package, box states to remove from package before thawing. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in 2 buckets on cook line > 400 ppm , corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#7Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu not notated that it is undercooked.

#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 bartender, 2 cooks, dishwasher, person in charge, 1 server.

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station on patio

#10Intermediate53B-13-5

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. 8 employees, 1 has good handler certificate

Basic 1

#1Basic06-09-1

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. Ahi tuna in vertical cooler on cook line completely thawed in ROP package, box states to remove from package before thawing. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

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