Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant

4036 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior”, showing up two times.

Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Hernando Beach average of 82. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on beverage machine

22-20-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles cracked in kitchen area. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under dish machine area Floor soiled under beverage machine.

36-17-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm, operator corrected it to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

10 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/grey mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White guard inside inside ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door in dish room, operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**

32-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in bar **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over cooler, next to fruit at bar, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups, discussed with operator.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in dish room

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish room

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On bar top, moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Oct 26, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant.

How does Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hernando Beach?

Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hernando Beach average of 82.

Has Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Silver Dolphin Country Store & 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 & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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