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WAHOOS BAR AND GRILLE

83413 OVERSEAS HWY · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3574508
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10739690
DBPR license5402129

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 live roaches found inside oven on cook line . Oven does not work, the stove top does work .

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46*F – Cold Holding); Beef (45*F – Cold Holding) observed in standup through refrigerator in back prep area

#11High Priority41-25-4

High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed boric acid roach powder on shelf next to prep sink.

#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Chemical supply line draining into handwash sink in prep room downstairs

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.the can opener blade is soiled with food debris

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in hand washing sink

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in kitchen

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen

#19Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handles.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed true refrigerator and back prep area doors do not close properly call holding temperatures on some items are above 41°F

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on fire equipment between uses.

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil, spoons, stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, fish, and beef, thawing, and prep sink with no running water.

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, or mold like substance, under air conditioner on the wall in the back prep area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
6 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.