HALF SHELL DOCKSIDE

Name: HALF SHELL DOCKSIDE
Address: 301 MARKET ST, APALACHICOLA, FL, 32329, US
Rating: 87.9

301 MARKET ST, APALACHICOLA, FL 32329

License #2901306

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87.9 Grade B / 100

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HALF SHELL DOCKSIDE in APALACHICOLA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 3 major, 21 minor.

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Inspections on file

Clean inspections

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Latest clean pass

August 13, 2025

The latest inspection on March 2, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 12 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

67%

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Front lid area of the ice machine is missing.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, by the Ac unit in the dry storage area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil dry storage area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container without a lid on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Waitress station dumping ice into the hand sink.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance both of the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Top area.
[24-14-4] Knife stored between equipment on the cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the reach in cooler and the hood filters.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Womens and mens.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

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