Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach
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1112 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach has accumulated 109 violations across 9 inspections since January 2023, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 7 of 9 inspections, including recurring findings in toxic substance control (8 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (7 inspections), food contact surfaces (7 inspections), consumer advisory (6 inspections), and management awareness (5 inspections). Employee health policy violations appeared in 3 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 2 inspections. A Warning was issued on March 15, 2024 after 11 violations were documented, and a Call Back - Complied disposition on March 25, 2024 indicated the facility subsequently corrected violations from the prior inspection. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 documented 30 violations with 1 high-priority finding and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach last inspected?
- Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach had?
- Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach find?
- Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill in Apollo Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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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).
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