Docks

100 Coronado Dr, Clearwater, FL 33767

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Docks, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Docks' 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 raw tuna thawed still in cryovac packs with wording that states frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored coffee cup in hand sink. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled at west end of bar. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. 7 raw tuna thawed still in cryovac packs with wording that states frozen fish must be removed from package before thawing begins.

06-09-1

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.

29-18-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on bottom door reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 middle bar cooler. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar cooler.

29-49-6

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Deodorant stored on shelf with canned goods.

40-06-5

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in dish area. Flies removed. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw tuna 47f, pico 47f, feta 46f, unit across from fryers. All items moved to walk in cooler, now 43f, ice added to other product in reaching cooler until repaired. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Server cooler.

05-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Docks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Docks on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Docks?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Docks.

How does Docks compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Docks most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Docks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Docks have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Docks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Docks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Docks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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