Dolphin Deli Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Dolphin Deli Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed cutting boards at cook line and sandwich area”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at front line. As per manager, for less than 2 hours. Manager closed unit lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed cutting boards at cook line and sandwich area with stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near garbage cans at preparation area and cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at cook line. Employee replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Missing comparison chart for chlorine test kit.
16-36-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Info was provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board at the kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on reach in cooler gaskets .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris inside reach in cooler located in front of the slicer.
22-16-4
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. Observed commercially processed ROP fish almost thawed inside the sealed bag. Employee cut the bags immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table at the kitchen. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Jun 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom handwash sink has no hot water.
27-16-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair water is dripping from the ceiling in kitchen area, not over food.
36-32-5
82
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and provided employee health agreement to manager and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at back storage area near exit door.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler lid soiled with old food debris at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with food debris. Observed near garbage can at back preparation area and near back exit door.
36-27-5
64
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly in front counter area. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line reach-in cooler stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticker in prep cooler behind front counter. Manager removed sticker and washed avocado. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of water nozzle of coffee machine on front counter. Gaskets of front counter reach-in cooler. Interior of mop sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall next to cook line.
36-30-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolphin Deli Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolphin Deli Restaurant on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolphin Deli Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “observed cutting boards at cook line and sandwich area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dolphin Deli Restaurant.
Has Dolphin Deli Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dolphin Deli Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dolphin Deli Restaurant 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 Dolphin Deli Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dolphin Deli Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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