SQUARE GROUPER-ISLAMORADA
80460 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container under micro greens **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (48*F – Cold Holding); shrimp (47*F – Cold Holding) in lift lid unit on cook line The seafood was double panned and stacked high over rim of container. Secondary pan was removed and fish and shrimp were relocated to the walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 110F The cheese sauce is being reheated to 165 F for hot holding **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in butter on cookline
Basic 5
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observe and employee eat at prep counter.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice @ ice machine outside **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. The outdoor mop sink is disconnected from the drain line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:30 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.