MAR VISTA DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT
760 BROADWAY ST, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941-383-2391
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter on cook line at 82F. Operator stated butter had been out since the morning. Operator voluntarily discarded butter.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016000923 | Jan 4, 2016 | Jan 21, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (68F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in a cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 350ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 250ppm.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handles in contact with ice. Operator removed the scoops.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use scoops with their handles touching temperature sensitive food. Operator removed the handles.
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Insect control device installed over food preparation/storage area. Observed a bug zapper installed over their dry goods. Operator added a barrier beneath the zapper.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed their fans in their back prep area with dust buildup.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as a scoop in the Brussels sprouts. Operator removed container.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator changed bucket. Quaternary sanitizer now at 200ppm.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed cell phone and removed cutting board for cleaning and sanitizing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. Employee removed watch.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter on cook line at 82F. Operator stated butter had been out since the morning. Operator voluntarily discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on cook line at 82F. Operator stated butter had been out since the morning. Operator voluntarily discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy on cook line at 126F. Operator stated it had been there approximately 3 hours. Operator removed sausage gravy and reheat to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer in back food preparation area with dried food debris. Operator removed slicer and had it recreated.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator did not have a temperature measuring device for high temperature dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense flour from bin in back food preparation area. Operator removed container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelf in kitchen next to clean dishes. Operator removed speaker.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottled ketchup on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved ketchup to shelf.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee on cook line with bare hands garnish tacos with cilantro. Operator voluntarily disposed of tacos.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer.
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Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the cook line: Butter (78F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been left out overnight. Operator disposed of butter willingly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (78F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been left out overnight. Operator disposed of butter willingly
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a in use prep table. Operator removed the bucket.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the mop sink with a splitter that didn't have a vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwasher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of rice. Operator removed the scoop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above the waiter prep area with dust build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on the cook line. Operator removed the drinks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food on the line without a hair restraint. Operator had employee put on a hat.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 7 cans(approx. 7lbs each)of tomato paste on dry storage shelf rusted and/or dented. Operator discarded the 7 cans.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in large ice machine near door for beer cooler. Operator cleaned out ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single serve bowl used as scoop in bin of sweet potato chips. Operator discarded bowl.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed through out kitchen. Operator stated vendor is already scheduled to exchange worn cutting boards.
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.