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DOCKSIDE DAVES

14701 GULF BLVD, MADEIRA BEACH, FL 33708

License #6216206

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DOCKSIDE DAVES in MADEIRA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 4 minor.

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  • Warning Issued
  • [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mixer bottles in drink ice at upstairs bar, staff burned and replaced ice
  • [02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and posted at bar during inspection
  • [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upstairs bar, removed
  • [21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor on cook line
  • [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Beer batter on cook line held on time. Written procedures provided to operator during inspection
  • [08B-56-4] Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles in drink ice at upstairs bar, staff burned and replaced ice
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
  • [51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment was closed due to damages sustained from Hurricanes Helene/Milton. Business completed full remodel and reopened on 3/17/26. No remodel plans received by plan review, owner was instructed on process to submit updated plans.
  • [12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on table in rear prep area, removed
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