Dolphin Key Resort
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
74
Score
Dolphin Key Resort appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Note: Operator will use other working dishmachine at bar. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor at bar.
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash in 2nd compartment.
16-13-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentrations at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over precooked sausage links. Operator placed cooked sausages above raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area in corner at end of cook line covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave oven. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed men's restroom toilet not flushing.
29-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
52
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above women's accessible bathroom toilet.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food dust, or mold-like substance in corner above women's accessible bathroom toilet.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar.
02D-01-5
61
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of olives dented. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving and ice machine near kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
61
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored in floor at bar. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage and around kitchen enclosure. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall enclosure missing around ac unit. Educated operator on fixing wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
52
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw gator. Operator switched eggs to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottle. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Middle hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.**Warning** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dining and bar areas. Operator had employee sweep floor during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall enclosure missing around ac unit. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
45
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
41
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Women's restroom.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back dry storage enclosure near restrooms.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's stall restroom door in disrepair/not properly closing.
32-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor near ice machine and at bar area. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of clean equipment. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in hallway near kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Bar.
16-03-4
64
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 3 lb can of black olives dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed trays of raw chicken wings stored over trays of raw fish. Operator switched trays of raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
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. Operator opened up packages of fish before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in women's restroom. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
14-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolphin Key Resort last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolphin Key Resort on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolphin Key Resort?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dolphin Key Resort.
How does Dolphin Key Resort compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Dolphin Key Resort most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Dolphin Key Resort's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dolphin Key Resort have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dolphin Key Resort 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 Key Resort inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dolphin Key Resort is inspected around four times per year on average.
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