Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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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 dateJanuary 31, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3135323
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7685827
DBPR license6216083

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 31, 2022 12:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 1, 2022 1:52 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 61 in corner by dry storage entrance next to sticky trap 116 in dry storage on floor 8 on top of cans in dry storage 18 in prep area under table next to sticky trap 42 in oven on cook line 17 under flat top grill table 6 on shelf under flat top 5 in corner by exit doors in kitchen 2 under reach in cooler on cook line

#9High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. On pipe above pizza oven

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in prep area, employee restocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate02A-01-4

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5025-131, manager printed and posted sign **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink next to prep sink, water temperature 75F after running water for 3 minutes **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor of walk in cooler coming up

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. In front of fryers

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven doors in kitchen, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stove on cook line

#5Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Ceiling in dry storage is missing, rafters exposed

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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