DOLPHINS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL AT CAPE CROSSING
310 LAGOON WAY, Merritt Island FL 32953
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen, next unannounced routine per.c. Woods
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024071800 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator moved. Raw beef in top drawer over hot dogs and cooked wings. No physical barrier. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In full pan of ice on prep table cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); Krab (49F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip at bar
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind bar is disconnected
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks out on hairnets
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of gloves on the floor near storage closet.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In use avocados not washed. Sticker still present
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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. 0 ppm. Operator replaced source container and retested. 10 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice well on counter krab meat (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell on countertop cooked pineapple (119F - Hot Holding)
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Azalea on drink menu advertises fresh lemon juice. Juice is from commercial bottled product. Operator marked out the word fresh on all menus
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice wand stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator took to dish area
Employee eating while preparing food. Cook ate pieces of salmon while removing cooked salmon from grill at rear of building
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put on restraint
Food stored on floor. Multiple opens cases of food on the floor in walk in freezer Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans between dish area and cook line have an accumulation of dust
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service in the floor in dry storage. Operator moved
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards at cook line.
Feb 18, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sternos stored on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from char grill and flat top on cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to dish machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink next to ice machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tanks under covering
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects at exterior bar near dish machine
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw salmon and raw beef in top drawer over cooked wings. No physical barriers. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Also missing at hose bib between restrooms and stairs
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags missing dates
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine behind bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs on menus come over easy or sunny side up are not marked. Operator marked all menus
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter for ice machine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Avocados on make line still have stickers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate15 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. Dish washing machine at the outside gate not ready minimum 50 ppm, changed santi solution and reprised unit, @50 ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 living flys in the kitchen. Next routine inspection according to Supervisor Randy.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink next to exit door had still wool scrubber in the sink. Observed at bar area Hand Wash Sink is use has a dump sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Children menu is cooked raw and under cooked. Operator corrected
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen interior has black like mold substance at dispenser
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed at outside bar building components needs to be clean and under and behind equipment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in prep area soiled with dust
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened can energy drink on counter with to go containers, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal stored above prep food. Operator corrected
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected by chef
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door not properly closing.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed packaging covering not removed on the bottom of prep table, rubber spatulas with broken surfaces, removed by chef
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket pickles stored in floor of walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soiled utensils from grill station in water at 72° corrected and removed
Observed standing water In cabinet at outside bar
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.. Observed raw pineapples over Ready To Eat coleslaw in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep station, wet wiping cloth stored on counter between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle on cookline containing clear liquid (water) not labeled. Operator corrected
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor wall baseboard soiled
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bare cement visible in solid surface flooring.
Aug 24, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Joseph Knubsea expired 3/6/23
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at beverage station,and equipment on clean rack stacked wet, corrected
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor wall baseboard soiled
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bare cement visible in solid surface flooring.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed dish washer using wiping cloth for multiple purposes, has soiled
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked hamburger or cheeseburger ordered from child menu not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time and temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Menu stating burger can be order under cooked on kids menu, all burgers from this menu item must be cooked to minimum cooking temp of 155° or higher, item should not be able to be imputing in register at any temp other then fully cooked.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken Wings prepared previous day found in reach in cooler 44-51 still cooling, see stop sale
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. Outside bar dish washing machine at 0ppm, replaced product, primed at 50 ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen, next unannounced routine per.c. Woods
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw cobra fish used in ceviche, no paperwork for parasite destruction available. Product must be cooked to be served on sight until a parasite destruction paperwork has been given to operator from distributor
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tartar sauce prepared 7/31/23, todays date 8/22/23, items with garlic cook onsite, see stop sale Garlic cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8/22/23, see stop sale Garlic oil infused with cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8-22-23
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tartar sauce prepared 7/31/23, todays date 8/22/23, items with garlic cook onsite, see stop sale 2quarts Garlic cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8/22/23, see stop sale 2 quarts Garlic oil infused with cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8-22-23 1.5 quarts
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken Wings prepared previous day found in reach in cooler 44-51 still cooling, approx 15#
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. No clean up poster on site, corrected by paper copy given to manager by inspector.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Joseph Knubsea expired 3/6/23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at outside bar soiled and holder. Interior of ice machine, small amount of rust substance on deflector, soiled on handle and inside lid.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink in prep area. Blocked by emplty keg and 2 wheel dolly, corrected
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. Newest employee, Matt no Employee agreement signed, corrected while inspection was taking place.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in dish washingarea not labeled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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. Raw tuna in rop packaging thawing in walk in cooler not opened.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish washing area, employee beverage stored on table with cleaned dishes. Corrected
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at beverage station,and equipment on clean rack stacked wet, corrected
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor wall baseboard soiled
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bare cement visible in solid surface flooring.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf's of prep tables small amounts of debris present.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed case of mushrooms stored over ready to eat /prepped lettuce in walk in cooler, corrected
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed dish washer using wiping cloth for multiple purposes, has soiled
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.