Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hernando Beach restaurant scores 82. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with dust.
23-03-4
95
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Blue cheese dated 9/25. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on cookline between stovetop and prep table. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Blue cheese dressing marked more than 7 days. 4Qts dated 9/25/25 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Under hand wash sink in back area of food truck. **Warning**
29-44-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Convection oven stored outside of entrance of food truck in unenclosed area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Measuring cups not inverted in prep area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Convection oven observed outside food truck next to walk in freezer. Oven is in location that is not fully enclosed. Oven was not in use at time of inspection. **Warning**
24-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep area in ,one. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans on dish rack. Operator separated pans to air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next ansul system. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 10ppm operator added chlorine; retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4
37
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on freezer, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
90
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen over hot hold unit -Black mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 door reach in cooler Rusted wire racks spice holders **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In very glass door cooler- shell eggs over sliced ham, operator moved to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler - sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); chili (46F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (47F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); In single door reach in cooler - shredded mixed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding) In 2 door cooler closest to 3 compartment sink - potato salad (45F - Cold Holding); lobster (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding All foods were at 41F or below this morning at 8 am, operator keeps log. All were moved from walk in cooler to MFDV this morning. All food iced or moved back to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen over hot hold unit -Black mold like substance **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 door reach in cooler Rusted wire racks spice holders **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
64
Oct 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Potatoes in hand sink at end of cook line, discussed proper use of hand sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food with no hair restraint on, cook put a hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed wet towel from under cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at end of cook line
31B-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant.
How does Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hernando Beach?
Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hernando Beach average of 82.
Has Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Silver Dolphin Country Store and 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 Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Silver Dolphin Country Store and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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