Dockside Daves
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2023, Dockside Daves has seven inspections in the public record. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Madeira Beach average 68, so Dockside Daves trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mixer bottles in drink ice at upstairs bar, staff burned and replaced ice **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles in drink ice at upstairs bar, staff burned and replaced ice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink ice well outside entrance to kitchen, along customer path to restroom, not covered, staff cleaned and replaced lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and posted at bar during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Beer batter on cook line held on time. Written procedures provided to operator during inspection **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment was closed due to damages sustained from Hurricanes Helene/Milton. Business completed full remodel and reopened on 3/17/26. No remodel plans received by plan review, owner was instructed on process to submit updated plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on table in rear prep area, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upstairs bar, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor on cook line **Warning**
21-44-1
39
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Dec 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs next to soda lines
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In rear hallway of kitchen near ice machines
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled over cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse over beer in storage next to bar
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wood beams in walk-in cooler with accumulation of black mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers and wrapped silverware stored outside on patio
25-05-4
61
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in bar area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White fridge upstairs
22-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill over chest freezer
42-03-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Rear storage room with ice machines. Exposed wood rafters in rear storage room with ice machines
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under a/c unit near rear door in dish room
29-11-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood table next to dish machine
14-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Next to dish machine
36-06-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Mini fridge on patio
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets over produce in upstairs storage
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler. Accumulation of grease on floor under cook line
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of tomato sauce on floor upstairs, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of grease inside salamander Interior of microwave soiled on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of grill, fryers A/c vents soiled over cook line. Cooler gaskets soiled Slicer guard soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
27
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dockside Daves last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dockside Daves on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dockside Daves?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dockside Daves.
How does Dockside Daves compare to other restaurants in Madeira Beach?
Dockside Daves most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Madeira Beach average of 68.
Has Dockside Daves' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dockside Daves have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dockside Daves means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dockside Daves inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dockside Daves is inspected around two times per year on average.
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