Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola
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301 Market St, Apalachicola, FL 32320Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola has averaged 6.4 violations per inspection across 20 inspections since 2023, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Hand washing and consumer advisory violations appear across multiple inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations were cited in at least three separate inspections. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 documented 36 violations including high-priority employee health policy, cooking temperature, consumer advisory, chemical storage, and toxic substance control findings, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola: Comparison to Franklin County Averages
Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola last inspected?
- Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola?
- The most frequently cited violations at Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola had?
- Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola find?
- Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola was most recently inspected on August 18, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola ever been shut down?
- No, Half Shell Dockside in Apalachicola has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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