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 dateApril 20, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3695943
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13675345
DBPR license5301372

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#5High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed yellow rice (78-83F – Cooling at 1:30 since 12:30-80F at 2:30); At current rate of cooling food did not reach from 135F to 70F with in 2 hours Advised operator of proper cooling time limits Operator began reheating process to re start cooling **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 V8 tomato juice cans dented at seam See stop sale

Stop Sale
#7High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employees touch face/ hair and then engaged in food preparation/ handling clean equipment with out washing hands at cook line and prep areas of kitchen Advised operator of proper hand washing for employees to wash hands properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Observed house made mozzarella cheese date marked 4/10 -exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of Raw tuna stored over ready to eat sauce bucket in walk in cooler Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High 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. Observed house made mozzarella cheese date marked 4/10 -exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale

Stop Sale

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vents soiled with heavy dust through out restaurant

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Observed Employee beverage containers on food preparation tables/next to clean equipment/utensils through out kitchen Advised operator of proper employee storage

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Plastic Bowl with no handle used to dispense macaroni. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled at cook line expo station

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.