Dolphin Lobby Snacks
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Dolphin Lobby Snacks, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both sinks. Paper at front counter sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed no paper at HWS next to three compartment sink. Paper was provided. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza mini oven soiled at front counter. Observed cinnamon/sugar container with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed pizza mini oven soiled at front counter. Observed cinnamon/sugar container with no food debris. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mini chest freezer gaskets soiled in front of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed mini chest freezer gaskets soiled in front of three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed equipment in disrepair stored at back of kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed equipment in disrepair stored at back of kitchen area. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed pizza mini oven handle in disrepair under prep table on left side on front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed pizza mini oven handle in disrepair under prep table on left side on front counter. **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Onserved at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Onserved at storage area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
58
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese Tequeños (105F - Hot Holding); Guava Tequeños (105F - Hot Holding); Beef empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); Chicken empanadas (131F - Hot Holding) at both hot holding unit at front counter. As per staff, less than 2 hours. Manager increased temperature on one unit and moved TCS products to that unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza mini oven soiled at front counter. Observed cinnamon/sugar container with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS block at front counter. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container and a bottle of soap inside HWS at back kitchen area. Utensils were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both sinks. Paper at front counter sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar and cinnamon with no label at front counter. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed equipment in disrepair stored at back of kitchen area. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed pizza mini oven handle in disrepair under prep table on left side on front counter. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Onserved at storage area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under front counter. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground at back exit area. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mini chest freezer gaskets soiled in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
25
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. At the time of the inspection food employee cleaned and sanitized surface. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
82
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in prep area.
36-62-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolphin Lobby Snacks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolphin Lobby Snacks on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolphin Lobby Snacks?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dolphin Lobby Snacks.
How does Dolphin Lobby Snacks compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dolphin Lobby Snacks most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dolphin Lobby Snacks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dolphin Lobby Snacks have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dolphin Lobby Snacks 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 Lobby Snacks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dolphin Lobby Snacks is inspected around two times per year on average.
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