WHALE HARBOR SEAFOOD BUFFET & SANDBAR
83413 OVERSEAS HWY BLDG. #1 · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink was set up to sanitize during inspection.
08A-05-6High Priority – In the walk-in cooler observed Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food cooked pork.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (100*F); Fish (101*F – Hot Holding); Fish (102*F – Hot Holding) The fish was elevated closer to heat lamp and the pork was lowered closer to the hot grill surface **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – At the bar Hand-wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass washing device in the handwashing sink
31A-09-4Intermediate – At the bar Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
22-56-4Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
01C-10-4Intermediate – oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:26 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.