Venice, Sarasota County

DOCKSIDE WATERFRONT GRILL

509 N TAMIAMI TRL, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jun 10, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 24616785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Operator has ordered new cutting boards. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24616784

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of the 3-door reach-in-cooler in the cold line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Standing water in bottom of the 3-door reach-in-cooler in the cold line. Time Extended

Jun 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 24612681

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 24612673

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24612677

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 24612671

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

02B-02-5

Detail 24612679

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24612678

Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 24612675

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. The operator is in the process of cleaning the machine during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 24612676

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

21-04-4

Detail 24612674

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24612680

Basic - 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

Detail 24612672

Basic - Standing water in bottom of the 3-door reach-in-cooler in the cold line.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24321973

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in walk-in cooler at 44F cold holding.

31A-09-4

Detail 24321974

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soiled pan in hand wash sink at cold station on cooks line.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23643782

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg and milk batter at fryer station at 57F cold holding. Employee stated batter was made at 10am. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of it. Repeat 11-5-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23643780

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg and milk batter at fryer station at 57F cold holding. Employee stated batter was made at 10am. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of it. Repeat 11-5-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 23643783

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat 11-5-24

14-01-5

Detail 23643781

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups used as scoops in spice blends and crumbled cheese at cooks line.

10-20-4

Detail 23643784

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23335579

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed herbed garlic butter at cooks line cold holding temperature 71F. Operator stated it was put out 4 hours prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of butter.

03A-02-5

Detail 23335577

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed herbed garlic butter at cooks line cold holding temperature 71F. Operator stated it was put out 4 hours prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of butter. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23335580

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed not all tag were properly date marked.

24-08-4

Detail 23335578

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nest pans at clean pan rack.

16-46-4

Detail 23335581

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 22565265

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at dishwasher area. Observed operator remove bucket.Repeat 10-17-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-06-5

Detail 22565268

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed oysters and mussels removed from original container and portioned into pans in Walk-in cooler and cooks line without copy of tag or way to identify which container they came from.

14-38-4

Detail 22565262

Basic - Food storage container lids cracked or broken at clean pan rack.

08B-38-4

Detail 22565263

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 22565267

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line. Observed employee remove and wash knifes. Repeat 10-17-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22565264

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at multiple hand wash sinks.

24-18-4

Detail 22565266

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored food contact surface up at prep area by dishwasher. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22373258

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move beef Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22373260

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in hand wash sink at dishwasher area. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22373261

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and fresh chop garlic in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

10-17-4

Detail 22373262

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

16-46-4

Detail 22373263

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

24-18-4

Detail 22373259

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils at prep table stored with food contact surfaces up. Observed operator arrange items for proper storage. Repeat 3-13-23 Repeat Violation

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21852469

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter at cooks line at 72F. Operator stated it had been take out of cooler about 2 hours prior. Observed operator place butter in ice bath and observed butter at 40F temperature at end of inspection Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21852475

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner on shelf above prep table. Observed operator remove stainless steel cleaner. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21852470

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sinks at dish area with sanitizer bucket in sink and hand wash sink at front wait staff area with glass in hand wash sink. Observed operator remove all items from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21852468

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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

14-05-4

Detail 21852473

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler in prep area. Observed operator remove cardboard. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21852472

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. Observed reduced oxygen package fish in Walk-in cooler and cooks line not removed from packaging after thawed.

14-38-4

Detail 21852467

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed crack and chip plastic container at prep table. Observed operator remove broken container.Repeat 10-24-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21852471

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fish on floor in Walk-in cooler under racks.

21-04-4

Detail 21852466

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting boards at prep table. Observed operator remove wet wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21852474

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils and whisks in plastic tub with food contact surface up. Observed operator remove wash and store all utensils correctly. Repeat 10-24-22. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 21521486

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef over scallops in draw cooler at grill. Observed employee arrange items in proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21521485

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

14-38-4

Detail 21521483

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked and chipped plastic containers at shelf by dishwasher area.

24-18-4

Detail 21521484

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils at prep area by dishwasher with food contact surface up. Observed operator have employee place utensils handle side up. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21125136

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21125139

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans in hand sink at cooks line and dishwasher areas. Observed employee remove pans from sinks. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21125137

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 21125135

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage on cooks line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21125138

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oysters stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Apr 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-46-4

Detail 21050945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean pans on pot and pan rack at dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Observed some containers with old labels stuck to them Time Extended

Feb 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 20878006

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1# can of crushed tomatoes on can rack in dry storage area. Stop sale issued. Corrective Action Taken

12A-12-4

Detail 20878003

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee on cooks line handling raw fish and shrimp without washing hands before touching clean plates and utensils.

12A-28-4

Detail 20877999

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty apron and clothing without washing hands before returning to food prep.

29-42-4

Detail 20878001

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

22-02-4

Detail 20877995

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of of mold like substance on inside of ice machine. Observed employee clean ice machine. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 20878000

Intermediate - 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. Observed operator relocated ice machine to unprotected cover area outside kitchen. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 20877994

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee co-gender bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 20878002

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on shelf at dishwasher area.

12B-07-4

Detail 20878004

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage containers on shelves above food prep areas at cooks line, bar and above clean dishes at dishwasher area.

14-11-4

Detail 20877998

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several cracked plastic containers and lids on clean pot and pan rack at dishwasher area. Observed employee voluntarily remove and dispose of cracked items. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20877997

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fish and oysters on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed employee move items in rack off floor Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20878005

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean pans on pot and pan rack at dish area.

25-06-4

Detail 20877996

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers at bar and wait staff area not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-62-4

Detail 20878007

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine in outside area near mop sink. Not covered or protected. Warning

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-29-4

Detail 20714268

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Sever touched dirty apron without washing hands. Operator had had employee to wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20714269

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener blade on the prep table. Operator cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20714267

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due plan stored inside. Operator removed the pan from inside the hand washing sink.

24-08-4

Detail 20714265

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-20-4

Detail 20714266

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 20714264

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

25-02-4

Detail 20714270

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched in the container of sugar.