MEAT EATERY AND TAPROOM
88005 OVERSEAS HWY #15 · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid supplies and hydrogen peroxide sitting on table next to slicer **Warning**
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching ready to eat foods without wearing gloves Educated the cook about wearing gloves to handle ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical advil and OFF improperly stored on shelves holding single service items **Warning**
Intermediate 7
31A-09-4Intermediate – Bar Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times , fan on handwashing **Warning**
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Juan, Diana, Tiffany , **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink @ dish machine area **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels @dish machine area **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 16
51-11-4Basic – 3 large Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side cup used in Parmesan cheese **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine door is cracked or chipped and missing a piece of the plastic . **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler door and floor and walls are soiled and rusted **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:20 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.