Merritt Island, Brevard County

DOLPHINS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL AT CAPE CROSSING

310 LAGOON WAY, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Mar 10, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
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.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24429700

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator moved. Raw beef in top drawer over hot dogs and cooked wings. No physical barrier. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24429694

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In full pan of ice on prep table cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); Krab (49F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24429696

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tip at bar Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 24429695

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind bar is disconnected

12B-07-4

Detail 24429693

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24429699

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks out on hairnets Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24429698

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24429692

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of gloves on the floor near storage closet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24429697

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In use avocados not washed. Sticker still present

21-12-4

Detail 24429691

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 24050452

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. 0 ppm. Operator replaced source container and retested. 10 ppm. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24050456

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice well on counter krab meat (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding).

03B-01-6

Detail 24050459

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell on countertop cooked pineapple (119F - Hot Holding)

52-10-4

Detail 24050455

Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Azalea on drink menu advertises fresh lemon juice. Juice is from commercial bottled product. Operator marked out the word fresh on all menus Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24050454

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice wand stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator took to dish area Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 24050458

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Cook ate pieces of salmon while removing cooked salmon from grill at rear of building

13-03-4

Detail 24050461

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put on restraint Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24050462

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple opens cases of food on the floor in walk in freezer Operator moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24050460

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans between dish area and cook line have an accumulation of dust

25-05-4

Detail 24050453

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service in the floor in dry storage. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24050457

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards at cook line. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 23563457

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sternos stored on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23563456

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23563453

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from char grill and flat top on cook line Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23563458

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to dish machine has an accumulation of mold like substance

29-11-4

Detail 23563454

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink next to ice machine

02D-01-5

Detail 23563455

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 23563459

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tanks under covering

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 23206725

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects at exterior bar near dish machine Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-13-5

Detail 23206727

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw salmon and raw beef in top drawer over cooked wings. No physical barriers. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23206722

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Also missing at hose bib between restrooms and stairs

01C-03-4

Detail 23206733

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

22-02-4

Detail 23206723

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine behind bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23206730

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs on menus come over easy or sunny side up are not marked. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 23206728

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter for ice machine

16-03-4

Detail 23206729

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23206732

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-03-4

Detail 23206726

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease

08B-39-4

Detail 23206724

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Avocados on make line still have stickers

29-49-6

Detail 23206731

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers Repeat Violation

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 15Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 22559305

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. Dish washing machine at the outside gate not ready minimum 50 ppm, changed santi solution and reprised unit, @50 ppm Repeat Violation

35A-02-6

Detail 22559289

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 living flys in the kitchen. Next routine inspection according to Supervisor Randy. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22559295

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink next to exit door had still wool scrubber in the sink. Observed at bar area Hand Wash Sink is use has a dump sink Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22559299

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Children menu is cooked raw and under cooked. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22559291

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen interior has black like mold substance at dispenser Repeat Violation

36-51-4

Detail 22559302

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed at outside bar building components needs to be clean and under and behind equipment.

36-34-5

Detail 22559303

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in prep area soiled with dust

12B-07-4

Detail 22559300

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened can energy drink on counter with to go containers, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22559298

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal stored above prep food. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22559301

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected by chef Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22559294

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door not properly closing.

14-10-4

Detail 22559304

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed packaging covering not removed on the bottom of prep table, rubber spatulas with broken surfaces, removed by chef

08B-38-4

Detail 22559306

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket pickles stored in floor of walk in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 22559292

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22559296

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soiled utensils from grill station in water at 72° corrected and removed Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22559288

Basic - Observed standing water In cabinet at outside bar

08B-17-4

Detail 22559297

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. . Observed raw pineapples over Ready To Eat coleslaw in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22559293

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep station, wet wiping cloth stored on counter between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22559290

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle on cookline containing clear liquid (water) not labeled. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-01-4

Detail 22399048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor wall baseboard soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Area under 3 compartment sink and floor drain still soiled Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22399049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bare cement visible in solid surface flooring. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 22229676

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Joseph Knubsea expired 3/6/23 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 22229677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22229681

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at beverage station ,and equipment on clean rack stacked wet, corrected Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22229680

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor wall baseboard soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Area under 3 compartment sink and floor drain still soiled Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22229679

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bare cement visible in solid surface flooring. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

21-01-4

Detail 22229678

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed dish washer using wiping cloth for multiple purposes, has soiled Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed dishwasher using soiled wiping cloth to wipe hands after touching soiled dishes. Time Extended

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 26

03C-17-6

Detail 22223441

High Priority - Cooked hamburger or cheeseburger ordered from child menu not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time and temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Menu stating burger can be order under cooked on kids menu, all burgers from this menu item must be cooked to minimum cooking temp of 155° or higher, item should not be able to be imputing in register at any temp other then fully cooked. Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 22223464

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken Wings prepared previous day found in reach in cooler 44-51 still cooling, see stop sale Repeat Violation Warning

22-41-4

Detail 22223447

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. Outside bar dish washing machine at 0ppm , replaced product , primed at 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22223453

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen, next unannounced routine per.c. Woods

01D-01-5

Detail 22223456

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw cobra fish used in ceviche, no paperwork for parasite destruction available. Product must be cooked to be served on sight until a parasite destruction paperwork has been given to operator from distributor Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22223450

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tartar sauce prepared 7/31/23, todays date 8/22/23, items with garlic cook onsite, see stop sale Garlic cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8/22/23, see stop sale Garlic oil infused with cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8-22-23 Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22223460

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tartar sauce prepared 7/31/23, todays date 8/22/23, items with garlic cook onsite, see stop sale 2quarts Garlic cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8/22/23, see stop sale 2 quarts Garlic oil infused with cook onsite 8/14/23, todays date 8-22-23 1.5 quarts

01B-02-5

Detail 22223445

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken Wings prepared previous day found in reach in cooler 44-51 still cooling, approx 15# Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22223462

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. No clean up poster on site, corrected by paper copy given to manager by inspector. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22223451

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Joseph Knubsea expired 3/6/23

22-02-4

Detail 22223463

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at outside bar soiled and holder. Interior of ice machine, small amount of rust substance on deflector, soiled on handle and inside lid.

31A-09-4

Detail 22223458

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink in prep area. Blocked by emplty keg and 2 wheel dolly, corrected Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22223442

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. Newest employee, Matt no Employee agreement signed, corrected while inspection was taking place. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22223446

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in dish washingarea not labeled Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22223440

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 22223444

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

06-09-1

Detail 22223452

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. Raw tuna in rop packaging thawing in walk in cooler not opened.

12B-07-4

Detail 22223454

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish washing area, employee beverage stored on table with cleaned dishes. Corrected Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22223449

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at beverage station ,and equipment on clean rack stacked wet, corrected Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22223459

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-01-4

Detail 22223455

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor wall baseboard soiled

36-24-5

Detail 22223457

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bare cement visible in solid surface flooring.

10-20-4

Detail 22223443

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22223461

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf's of prep tables small amounts of debris present.

08B-17-4

Detail 22223448

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed case of mushrooms stored over ready to eat /prepped lettuce in walk in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site

21-01-4

Detail 22223439

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed dish washer using wiping cloth for multiple purposes, has soiled Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21465628

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer. Raw fish removed from original packaging (rewrapped in plastic)stored over ready to eat foods. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21465629

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have test strips for quaternary sanitizer in use at triple sink

12B-07-4

Detail 21465626

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelves over prep areas. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21465627

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation on cook line is not wearing a hair restraint

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 21249152

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription bottle on prep surface in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03D-02-5

Detail 21249156

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked beans (50F - Cooling). Operator stated that the beans had been cooked the day prior and remained in cooler over night SEE STOP SALE

01B-02-5

Detail 21249148

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked beans (50F - Cooling). Operator stated that the beans had been cooked the day prior and remained in cooler over night

01C-03-4

Detail 21249149

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

02C-03-5

Detail 21249158

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and cream in service Reach in cooler have been open for over 24 hours. Operator dated Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21249151

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

40-06-5

Detail 21249157

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of cigarettes on shelf over prep surface. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21249154

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in walk in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 21249150

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on floor, walls, and ceiling of walk in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 21249155

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21249159

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in upstairs office. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 21249153

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws on bar top are not wrapped/protected. Operator moved from reach of public Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 21249146

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No drain line for soda guns behind the bar

21-38-4

Detail 21249147

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor. Operator supplied a barrier Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.