Longboat Key, Sarasota County

DRY DOCK GRILL

412 GULF OF MEXICO DR, Longboat Key, FL 34228

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 6, 2026
City
Longboat Key
County
Sarasota
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.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 24494096

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24494094

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used as scoops in crab on cook line in 4 drawer reach in cooler. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 24494095

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in bar area. Operator removed and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24494093

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle on cook line. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 24127740

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed half and half at 50F, milk at 47F in server area 2 door reach in cooler. Operator voluntary discarded item and called repair. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24127743

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half at 50F, milk at 47F in server area 2 door reach in cooler. Operator voluntary discarded item and called repair. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24127742

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns in bar area with black mold like substance in gun spout. Operator removed spouts and cleaned and sanitized them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24127741

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense pest or in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 24127744

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in spinach dip in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

May 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23798078

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soil in soda gun at upstairs bar area. Operator removed and cleaned soda gun. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23798080

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

10-08-5

Detail 23798079

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop with handle in ice. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23798077

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between crack of cutting board in salad preparation area. Operator removed knife for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23652420

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the pasta. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23652421

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in several plastic food containers on the dry storage shelf. Chef removed the containers to be sanitized. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23652419

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the salad preparation area.

10-07-4

Detail 23652418

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef removed the utensils to be sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 23023155

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of bug repellant in kitchen on servers table. Chef removed bug repellant. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23023157

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep surface. Chef removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.

40-06-5

Detail 23023156

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse on shelf in kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 23023154

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 22695986

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the wait staffs prep area. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 22695987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on the line in 85F degree water. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time Extended

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22687017

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp on the cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22687014

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Fish (45F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Lobster (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had recently had a delivery and kept the door open. Operator lowered the temperature and called a repairman. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22687016

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee use a hand-wash sink to fill a container. Instructed the operator on why not to do that. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22687015

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the wait staffs prep area. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22687018

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on kitchen areas and stored next to food on the cook line. Operator separated and labeled the drinks properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22687012

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating on the to-go prep area. Operator had the employees switch the to-go prep to a different station. Corrective Action Taken Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22687013

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on the line in 85F degree water. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-18-4

Detail 22185341

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel. Observed employee on the cook line wipe hands on soiled towel then used clean utensil . Educated employee hands must be washed. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22185342

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in prep area wearing gloves while rubbing forearm/ back of hand against nose area without changing gloves. Employee then touched clean equipment. Educated employee to wash hands and change gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22185336

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of cleaner stored on shelf in the bar area next to condiments. Operator removed cleaners from shelf. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22185340

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose at dish machine with no vacuum breaker.

14-09-4

Detail 22185337

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards through out the kitchen with deep cuts. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22185339

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on cutting board at cook line. Employee removed beverage from cook line. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22185338

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic tubs on shelf across from ice machine wet nesting. Operator removed plastic tubs to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-25-4

Detail 21678674

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face and neck area then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21678675

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine. Chef placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21678676

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.

08B-36-4

Detail 21678673

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of shrimp stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the container. Corrected On-Site

10-18-5

Detail 21678678

Basic - In-use utensil on the cook line stored in sanitizer between uses. Chef removed the utensils to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

36-50-4

Detail 21678677

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards soiled in the first floor walk-in cooler.

Aug 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21254534

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 dish machine in bar area ,that washing glasses only ,sanitizer chlorine 00ppm. Operator send glasses to kitchen to be washed in properly sanitizing dish machine. Operator called service to fix bar dish machine. Service came. Dish machine fixed during inspection. New reading chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-13-4

Detail 21254532

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty dishes and then put gloves on without washing hands, and start handling clean dishes. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

08A-02-6

Detail 21254529

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tenderloins stored over bread in walk-in freezer. Operator placed tenderloins underneath bread. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21254535

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of lobster mix stored in walk in cooler date marked 07/28. Operator discarded product.

01B-13-4

Detail 21254530

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of lobster mix stored in walk in cooler date marked 07/28. Operator discarded product.

22-20-5

Detail 21254531

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine upstairs by the dry storage.

08B-49-4

Detail 21254533

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in walk in freezer. Operator separate food. Corrected On-Site

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 21091290

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-09-4

Detail 21091286

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Manager removed the pans. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21091289

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21091287

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. In the cook line area.

29-11-4

Detail 21091288

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe below the hand washing sink on the cook line.

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20889228

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns at bar soiled.

22-20-5

Detail 20889229

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, upstairs by dry storage.

21-05-5

Detail 20889230

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth soiled used to clean grill. Employee discarded wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20889231

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, all on cook line.

12B-02-4

Detail 20889227

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed five drinks located through cook line and salad prep area. Educated employee.