Apalachicola, Franklin County

HALF SHELL DOCKSIDE

301 MARKET ST, Apalachicola, FL 32329

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
2 Intermediate
Mar 2, 2026
City
Apalachicola
County
Franklin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

31A-11-4

Detail 24406154

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Waitress station dumping ice into the hand sink.

02B-02-5

Detail 24406149

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

22-20-5

Detail 24406143

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance both of the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 24406144

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Top area. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24406145

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, by the Ac unit in the dry storage area.

32-12-6

Detail 24406150

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 24406155

Basic - Employee beverage container without a lid on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

14-11-5

Detail 24406153

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front lid area of the ice machine is missing.

08B-38-4

Detail 24406151

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil dry storage area. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 24406148

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation

24-14-4

Detail 24406146

Basic - Knife stored between equipment on the cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 24406156

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's and men's.

23-03-4

Detail 24406152

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the reach in cooler and the hood filters.

42-01-4

Detail 24406147

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

11-26-1

Detail 24223862

Intermediate - 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. Left a copy. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24223859

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 24223860

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

06-09-1

Detail 24223864

Basic - 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. Flounder walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Detail 24223857

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 24223856

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of lance Saltines on the front line floor.

14-42-4

Detail 24223858

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

22-08-4

Detail 24223865

Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24223861

Basic - Stored food not covered inside the reach in freezer on the cook line do slow down time.

29-11-4

Detail 24223863

Basic - Water leaking from pipe around the dish machine back flow area.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

01C-03-4

Detail 23794491

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Bar area.

53B-01-5

Detail 23794490

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23794493

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

22-20-5

Detail 23794487

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 23794488

Basic - Employee open beverage container without a lid on a food preparation table in the waitress station.

08B-38-4

Detail 23794492

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 23794486

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23794489

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers had buildup. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23794484

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored in a manner to allow mop to dry properly in front of the mop sink by the bar area.

02D-01-5

Detail 23794485

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood breading back stockroom area.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23399512

High Priority - 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. Observed dishwasher machine not sanitizing properly. Manager set up three compartment sink ,reading chlorine 200 ppm.

41-17-4

Detail 23399509

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,by the dish machine.

22-08-4

Detail 23399511

Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

05-09-4

Detail 23399510

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Standup white reach in cooler on the cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23399513

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.

23-03-4

Detail 23399508

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers on the cook line.

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 22723836

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher of water setting in the employee hand sink on the cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22723834

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor . Employees removed items and stored items correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22723837

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

29-49-6

Detail 22723835

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22422030

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink use for dumping ice inside in the waitress station.

08B-38-4

Detail 22422028

Basic - Food stored on floor, cooking oil on the kit floor.

23-03-4

Detail 22422032

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers on the cook line.

14-20-4

Detail 22422031

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

36-27-5

Detail 22422029

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust cook line.

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-10-4

Detail 21814404

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Waitress engaging in food prep touching her face.

11-27-4

Detail 21814399

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 21814397

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Employee cleaned the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21814403

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Waitress station use for a dump sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 21814405

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

10-08-5

Detail 21814407

Basic - scoop handle in contact with cole slaw .

22-20-5

Detail 21814396

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21814408

Basic - 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.

36-24-5

Detail 21814406

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, by walk in cooler around the wood.

31B-04-4

Detail 21814401

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line. And waitress station l Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21814398

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 21814400

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fries reach in freezer on the cook line. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21814402

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter not protected from possible contamination in the waitress station.

08B-12-5

Detail 21814410

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea containers not covered in the waitress station.

42-01-4

Detail 21814409

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Oct 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 21228831

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Nickel Safe ice machine cleaner setting on the ice machine.

22-02-4

Detail 21228832

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 21228830

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21228833

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink,in the kitchen. Manager replaced the battery. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21228828

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-23-4

Detail 21228834

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

08B-38-4

Detail 21228835

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21228827

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar area.

22-16-4

Detail 21228836

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fries reach in cooler and the stand up two door reach in cooler in the back storage area.

06-01-5

Detail 21228829

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood flounder and shrimp thawing in standing water. Repeat Violation

Feb 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-07-5

Detail 20855452

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

01C-03-4

Detail 20855449

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20855453

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Cutting board.

14-01-5

Detail 20855456

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup in the sugar container with a handle.

13-03-4

Detail 20855457

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20855451

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the back storage floor.

10-08-5

Detail 20855455

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice., waitress station.

06-01-5

Detail 20855450

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water in the prep sink. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in the prep sink l

02D-01-5

Detail 20855454

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled in the back storage area.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

01C-03-4

Detail 20559722

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 20559726

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven.

02B-02-5

Detail 20559719

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager adding the consumer advisory to some new printed menus. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20559720

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

13-07-4

Detail 20559723

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.

13-03-4

Detail 20559721

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 20559724

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishwasher bringing up trays not properly air dried.

05-09-4

Detail 20559725

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Standup white reach in cooler on the cook line.