DOLPHIN KEY RESORT LLC
1502 MIRAMAR STREET, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 800-231-6618
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021004453 | Dec 30, 2020 | Mar 3, 2021 | $800 |
| 7--2020001022 | Dec 11, 2019 | Feb 14, 2020 | $400 |
| 7--2018016598 | Feb 27, 2018 | Apr 9, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No hot running water at three-compartment sink at bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Floor area in corner at end of cook line covered with standing water. Educated operator on preventing standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind ice machine in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Note: Operator will use other working dishmachine at bar.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor at bar.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash in 2nd compartment.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentrations at 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over precooked sausage links. Operator placed cooked sausages above raw eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Floor area in corner at end of cook line covered with standing water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave oven.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed men's restroom toilet not flushing.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above women's accessible bathroom toilet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food dust, or mold-like substance in corner above women's accessible bathroom toilet.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar.
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of olives dented. Operator discarded can.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
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. Operator completed form.
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. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving and ice machine near kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored in floor at bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage and around kitchen enclosure.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall enclosure missing around ac unit. Educated operator on fixing wall.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw gator. Operator switched eggs to bottom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottle. Operator labeled bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Middle hand wash sink at bar.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dining and bar areas. Operator had employee sweep floor during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall enclosure missing around ac unit.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen.
Dec 22, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats 70F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats on metal tray and placed in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at kitchen entrance.
Accumulation of dark gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machines.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs.
Sep 5, 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of mushrooms dented. Educated operator on going through cans. Operator discarded cans.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Educated operator on having last copy of last inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on proper storage of containers. Operator inverted containers.
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.