The Dolphin Beach Resort
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, The Dolphin Beach Resort has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader St. Pete Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mandarin orange slices on dry storage shelf.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw Swai in reach in cooler. Employee moved raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris last used 9-3, cutting board stained in toast station. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in toaster station has cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to foods being prepped on cook line. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line has no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in produce cooler soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of strawberries and drink mixes in walk in freezer floor. Employee moved to riser. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in interior bar soiled, gaskets on deli reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Partial old labels on pan in drying rack area.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler in interior bar area and in the reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
43
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee started working with food put gloves on no hand wash. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2024 license expired renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp opened Container over open bagged fries in reach in freezer. Employee moved shrimp to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris, can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in interior bar area and exterior bar. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has build up of food debris on cook line. Interior of microwave soiled on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign at hand sink in interior bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
41
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies at inside bar
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding), items moved to reach in cooler, discussed adding to time as a public health control, form emailed to operator. Retemp: all items at or below 43F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on second floor **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatula stored between wood prep table and wall at rear of kitchen, removed for washing **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Raw mahi in walk-in cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine in closet at rear of kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At inside bar
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom at rear of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date labels not removed before washing **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
36-50-4
41
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Sep 20, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dolphin Beach Resort last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dolphin Beach Resort on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dolphin Beach Resort?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Dolphin Beach Resort.
How does The Dolphin Beach Resort compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
The Dolphin Beach Resort most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has The Dolphin Beach Resort's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Dolphin Beach Resort have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Dolphin Beach Resort 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 The Dolphin Beach Resort inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Dolphin Beach Resort is inspected around two times per year on average.
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