Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach
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4036 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach has accumulated 23 violations across 10 inspections since 2020, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection—significantly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Time as a control measure and consumer advisory violations appeared in 3 of the past 4 inspections, indicating recurring issues with foods held without temperature control. High-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures, approved food sources, and shell stock handling also appeared on the record. The most recent inspection on October 7, 2025 documented 9 violations—all basic-rated—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach: Comparison to Hernando County Averages
Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach last inspected?
- Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 7, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach had?
- Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach find?
- Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach was most recently inspected on October 7, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Silver Dolphin Country Store & Restaurant in Hernando Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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