Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285 · Permanent Food Service · License 6801635
What drove the grade
Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 25 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 25, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: 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.
Intermediate2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at pantry station.
Operator removed beverage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at pan rack by dishwasher area.
Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Repeat violation
Old food stuck to clean pan at rack by dishwasher area.
Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed unsealed concrete floor in beer walk-in cooler.
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.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.