DOCKSIDE DAVES
14701 GULF BLVD, Madeira Beach FL 33708 · 727-392-9399
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in bar area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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/. Establishment was closed due to damages sustained from Hurricanes Helene/Milton. Business completed full remodel and reopened on 3/17/26. No remodel plans received by plan review, owner was instructed on process to submit updated plans.
May 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Establishment was closed due to damages sustained from Hurricanes Helene/Milton. Business completed full remodel and reopened on 3/17/26. No remodel plans received by plan review, owner was instructed on process to submit updated plans.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink ice well outside entrance to kitchen, along customer path to restroom, not covered, staff cleaned and replaced lid
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles in drink ice at upstairs bar, staff burned and replaced ice
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mixer bottles in drink ice at upstairs bar, staff burned and replaced ice
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/. Establishment was closed due to damages sustained from Hurricanes Helene/Milton. Business completed full remodel and reopened on 3/17/26. No remodel plans received by plan review, owner was instructed on process to submit updated plans.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Beer batter on cook line held on time. Written procedures provided to operator during inspection
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and posted at bar during inspection
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on table in rear prep area, removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upstairs bar, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor on cook line
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed requirements with operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep tables, removed
Food stored outside. Small reach in coolers containing sauces on outdoor patio, operator relocated
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar, removed
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Storage room behind kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind triple sink
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood beams in walk-in cooler
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in kitchen
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs next to soda lines
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In rear hallway of kitchen near ice machines
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled over cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse over beer in storage next to bar
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wood beams in walk-in cooler with accumulation of black mold like substance
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers and wrapped silverware stored outside on patio
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in bar area
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins, removed
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Next to dish machine
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Mini fridge on patio
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets over produce in upstairs storage
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler. Accumulation of grease on floor under cook line
Food stored on floor. Cans of tomato sauce on floor upstairs, moved to shelf
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of grease inside salamander Interior of microwave soiled on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of grill, fryers A/c vents soiled over cook line. Cooler gaskets soiled Slicer guard soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White fridge upstairs
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill over chest freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Rear storage room with ice machines. Exposed wood rafters in rear storage room with ice machines
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under a/c unit near rear door in dish room
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood table next to dish machine
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.