Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill

1112 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918934

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 68 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 28, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 14 complaint inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic (2 repeats)
-27
Violations at the Jul 28 complaint check
1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 basic
-5
Safety score68

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Jul282026

Complaint check

3 violations found

First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  Observed employee go from soiled dishes to clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager.
Basic2
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, manager remade tested 150 ppm quat.
  Fixed on the spot
  Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  Sanitizer bucket on floor. Employee removed at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul142026C73Complaint inspection10 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitJul 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Cold holding: cut romaine 50°F, cut iceberg lettuce 47°F, cooked shrimp 51°F, blue cheese crumbles 53°F, Per operator all items were put in reach in cooler from walk in cooler at 12:00 pm. Time temped 2:02 pm. Operator put all items on ice at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Blue glass cleaner on reach in cooler at bar. Employee removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  Per manager temperatures have not been checked.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cutting boards in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid at indoor bar.
Basic4
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on all reach in coolers on cooks-line.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Bulk pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Bowl in bulk seasonings. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Ice machine in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.