DOLPHIN TIKI BAR & GRILL
1021 ANGLERS COVE, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239.394.4048
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 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
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026006008 | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2021033275 | May 25, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table rice (109F - Hot Holding); black beans (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated the the items have been in the steam table greater than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table rice (109F - Hot Holding); black beans (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated the the items have been in the steam table greater than 4 hours. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line.
Dec 12, 2025□ 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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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle.
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The establishment's Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired on 12/1/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the under counter cooler between the make table cooler and the steam table, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); calamari (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); conch fritter batter (44F - Cold Holding). In the bottom of the make table cooler, Beef (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the contents of both coolers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun in the service area at the bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer including french fries, lobster tails, chicken and shrimp.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the under counter cooler next to the make table cooler calamari (46F - Cold Holding); Fish (49F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the contents of the cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in the triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink on the cool line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink on the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. The dour gasket on the walk in cooler is damaged.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage there is a container of flour and a case of mayonnaise stored on the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping cloth on a counter top next to the make table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage there is a unlabeled container of flour.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright freezer in the kitchen is damaged.
Food stored on floor. There js a bag of rice and tub of mayonnaise stored on the floor in dry storage. There are sases of grouper stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There us a ice scoop on a dirty plastic mat on top of the ice machine. operator washed the plastic nat and ice scoop.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife stored between the make table and the under counter reach in cooler. Operator removed the knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs from the oven door.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun in the service bar.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler is torn.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops are on a mat on top of the ice machine. Operator ran the ice scoops through the dish machine and placed them into a pan on top of the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink on the cook line. Inspector provided operator with a hand washing sign.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler in front of dry storage coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the coleslaw has been in and out of the cooler, operator moved the coleslaw to the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun in the service area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a garbage can in front of the hand washing sink across from the dishwasher. Operator moved the garbage can.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of dust and grease on the hood filters.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Food safety training expired for Wilbur.
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will wash all bar utensils in the kitchen dishwasher until the bar dishwasher is repaired. Corrective action taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bottom the make table on the cook line, ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced items for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute and on the sides of the ice machine at the bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink in the cold food area is being used to drain frozen spinach.
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. Food safety training expired for Wilbur.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic plate inside of a container of rice. Operator removed the plate.
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. Commercially processed tuna labled to be removed from packaging before thawing is still in the reduced oxygen environment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the bar and at the hand sink in the kitchen.
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.