Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Pensacola Beach restaurant, which scores around 94. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored items inside hand washing stations in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory to operator.
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing station next to shelves in back kitchen. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind oyster bar in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box items on floor in back kitchen next to ice machine.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Hand washing station next to oyster bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink line on cook line disconnected.
29-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water from AC unit into hand washing station in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season bin in kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At bar location.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open container above prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
35
Mar 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
86
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee enter kitchen and went directly to cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 55/54/55f less than 4hrs. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans inside hand washing station next to back door kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored on oven door kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones on prep l table kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up behind equipment on cook line kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach in coolers on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright reach in cooler next to coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing station next to back door kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line adjacent to oven. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins in back kitchen next to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill.
How does Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Pensacola Beach?
Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola Beach average of 94.
Has Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill 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 Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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