DOLPHIN DELI
5600 MCDONALD AVE, Stock Island FL 33040
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017043380 | Aug 31, 2017 | Nov 2, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, throughout the kitchen areas.
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. See stop sale. Observed 4 packages. During the inspection employee removed fish from packaging.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in coolers interior soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at front line. As per manager, for less than 2 hours. Manager closed unit lid.
Observed cutting boards at cook line and sandwich area with stains.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near garbage cans at preparation area and cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at cook line. Employee replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100 ppm.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.
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. Info was provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board at the kitchen.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Missing comparison chart for chlorine test kit.
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. Observed commercially processed ROP fish almost thawed inside the sealed bag. Employee cut the bags immediately.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table at the kitchen. Employee moved it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris inside reach in cooler located in front of the slicer.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom handwash sink has no hot water.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair water is dripping from the ceiling in kitchen area, not over food.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Printed and provided employee health agreement to manager and some employees reviewed and signed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at back storage area near exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler lid soiled with old food debris at front counter.
Wall soiled with food debris. Observed near garbage can at back preparation area and near back exit door.
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.