DOCKSIDE WATERFRONT GRILL

Name: DOCKSIDE WATERFRONT GRILL
Address: 509 N TAMIAMI TRL, VENICE, FL, 34285, US
Rating: 44.1

509 N TAMIAMI TRL, VENICE, FL 34285

License #6801635

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

44.1 Grade F / 100

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September 25, 2026 · 8 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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DOCKSIDE WATERFRONT GRILL in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 44.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 10 critical, 10 major, 26 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk-in freezer concrete floor in beer walk-in cooler cracked with large chunks missing and in disrepair.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in beer walk-in cooler.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[14-02-4] Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed unlined copper mugs in use at bar area. Operator removed mugs from use.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at pantry station. Operator removed beverage.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk-in freezer can opener soiled with food debris. Operator removed it and had it washed.
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean pan at rack by dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at pan rack by dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. The operator is in the process of cleaning the machine during the inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area. The operator removed the wet cloth from under the cutting board.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the surface area surrounding the nozzles at the soda machine in the server stations soiled with a mold-like substance.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of the 3-door reach-in-cooler in the cold line.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed lobster bisque (54F - Cooling); cooked rice (45F - Cooling); seafood chowder (60F - Cooling); fish camp chowder (55F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated and date markings indicated the potentially hazardous foods were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the above foods.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed lobster bisque (54F - Cooling); cooked rice (45F - Cooling); seafood chowder (60F - Cooling); fish camp chowder (55F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated and date markings indicated the potentially hazardous foods were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the above foods.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cold line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the cooler.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[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. The operator printed and posted a consumer advisory.