Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares
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3351 W Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares has been inspected 22 times on record, accumulating 219 violations—averaging 9.95 violations per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations are pervasive across the record, with recurring findings in chemical storage (cited in at least 8 inspections), handwashing (facilities and procedures cited in 6+ inspections), employee health policy and reporting (cited in 5 inspections), consumer advisory compliance (cited in 11 inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (cited in 4 inspections). Management awareness violations appeared in 3 recent inspections, indicating systemic issues with supervision and corrective action. A fire safety violation was documented on May 20, 2022: a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone in the Type K hood area of the prep kitchen. The most recent inspection on August 11, 2025 identified 21 violations including high-priority findings in food contact surfaces, toxic substance control, and chemical storage, concluding with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 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· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 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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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares last inspected?
- Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares had?
- Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares find?
- Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares was most recently inspected on August 11, 2025 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
- Has Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hurricane Dockside Grill in Tavares has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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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