Dockside Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Dockside Seafood Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed establishment without hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
27-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed establishment without hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Still the same at callback Time Extended** **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed establishment without hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
74
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade towels used as liner for food container/ equipment. Observed in use non food grade towels to line food equipment in prep areas. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed establishment without hot water. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed establishment without hot water. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing purple degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed establishment without hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing station in prep area and at mop sink without employee handwashing signs. Inspector sent copies of handwashing signs to restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on containers in prep area being stored.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit also near ice chute piece of card board hanging . **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty on prep line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on clean dry rack. Manager removed and stored to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
43
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on rack in prep area Butter (56F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects near ware washing.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed collard greens cooked on 7-18-2025 in walk in cooler without date pulled from freezer. Manager stated greens are cooked and immediately placed in freezer. Employee placed date on frozen collard greens. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near prep area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without beard guards. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table . Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
41
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Opened employee food in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee cupcakes stored with food served to the public. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
86
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloved hands touch glasses and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
86
Jul 27, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 2:30pm found raw shrimp (60F); raw fishes (45-48F); cooked chicken (53F); crab cakes (48F); stuffed crab shells (49F) stored in reach in cooler in frying station at the end of the cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Employee stated food was restocked from the walk in cooler at 10:30am. Manager moved food to the walk in freezer. loaded bake potatoes (45-48F); white cheddar cheese (48F); hotdogs (52F); spinach cakes (45F) stored in reach in cooler in grill station on cook line. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 41.9F. Employee stated food restocked from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Manager placed bags of ice over food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects in kitchen by back prep station. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Queso and Butter held under time control on cook line and food is not time marked. Manager stated food was taking out of the cooler 3 hours ago. Manager time marked food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Certified manager lacks knowledge of all 8 food allergens. Reviewed with manager and emailed him food allergen handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Nonfood grade paper towels are being used as a raw fish liner. Towels are being placed in between fish filets in the walk in cooler. After reviewing with manager he removed towels. Reviewed policy with manager regarding food grade paper towels/towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna and oysters not being properly marked on all 3 board menus. An asterisk is being used to marked multiple uncooked and cook items. Asterisk mark is not being properly use to clearly mark raw items. Menus were fix onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. Employee cleaned interior of ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Container with screwdrivers stored on condiment shelf above prep table in back prep area near managers office. Manager moved screwdrivers to the office. **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All hood filters are soiled on cook line. Employee began cleaning filters during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee handling soiled towel and then handling cleaned plates without washing his hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with manager.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager properly separated food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (44-48F) in flip top cooler in expo station. Manager stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler approximately two hours ago. Coleslaw in Togo containers. Manager placed ice over food. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using cook line handwash sink to washed soiled towel. Reviewed policy with cook and manager.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chauniey T, and Jonathan T certificate expired June 2022. Skylar C certificate expired September 2021
53B-14-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in expo station.
29-49-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor covered with standing water in salad station. Employee cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dockside Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dockside Seafood Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dockside Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dockside Seafood Restaurant.
How does Dockside Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Dockside Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Dockside Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dockside Seafood Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dockside Seafood Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dockside Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dockside Seafood Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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