FINN'S DOCKSIDE BAR & GRILL
1112 APOLLO BEACH BLVD · APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County · FL 33572
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 51 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink at outdoor bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink next to ice machine near outdoor bar.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to 2 compartment sink on cook line.
02A-01-4Intermediate – 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. Manager placed oyster consumer advisory on wall at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with plates. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Drink mix on floor in bar walk in cooler.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 59 F at outdoor bar.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over liquor at indoor bar.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to 2 compartment sink on cook line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium. Employee remade tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:28 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.