BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE ON LONGBOAT
5370 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 914-383-3787
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator had no clean up plan procedures. Emailed clean up hand out to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024011829 | Jan 19, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2022026127 | Apr 20, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2016000913 | Dec 30, 2015 | Feb 3, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on interior of dish machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor beneath fryer next to wall with grease and food build up.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on shared dumpsters. Operator closed lids.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed between 2 door flip top make station and waffle makers with excess soil and grease. Observed wall next to walk-in cooler door in dish machine area with black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning areas.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon over cooked sausage in walk-in cooler near cook line. Operator moved smoked salmon to bottom shelf.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed interior of dish machine with lime scale build-up.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand was sink in kitchen with a whisk in it and an employee filling pitcher of water. Educated employee on the use of handwashing sink. Employee stopped filling pitcher and removed whisk.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached egg on a menu without an identifier. Operator started marking menus to identify the poached eggs
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food prep with out hair restraints. Employees put on hats.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board on cook line. Educated employee on wiping cloth. Employee removed wiping cloth.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on shelf over food prep area. Employee removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone in clean dish area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Cabinet located in waitstaff area underneath soda fountain, has visible soil and black mold like substance.
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil on bottom shelf of food prep tables in preparation area torn and peeling.
Jan 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on shelf next to food in the preparation area. Employee removed medicine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast batter containing raw eggs stored over ready to eat dressings in reach cooler on cooks line. Employee removed French toast batter.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the wait station area Milk (50F - Cold Holding); Half and half (51F - Cold Holding); Whipped cream (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the make reach in cooler on the cook line Guacamole with tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Monterey cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the items in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the wait station area Milk (50F - Cold Holding); Half and half (51F - Cold Holding); Whipped cream (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of uncovered peppers stored next to hand wash sink in the preparation area. Employee removed container of peppers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil on bottom shelf of food prep tables in preparation area torn and peeling.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over cooked corned beef in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the lettuce below the corned beef.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish area behind dish machine soiled.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in large walk in cooler waffle mix containing raw egg stored over ready to eat cut tomatoes Operator removed waffle mix and stored it under ready to eat food.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator had no clean up plan procedures. Emailed clean up hand out to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash a pan in employee hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee was educated hand wash sinks are for hand washing only.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles in kitchen over cook line area that are damaged.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep station near cook line. Employee removed drink from prep station.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed soiled dumpster pad.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for ice machine in kitchen stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed scoop to be washed and sanitized.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed shelves under preparation tables lined with ripped foil through out kitchen tearing from shelf.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed employee hand wash sink in dish room pipe leaking on the floor.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.