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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta on buffet line 47F shrimp 50F, chicken 50F cut tomatoes 58F Ice was added to the container to cover to the top of dish fish ceviche 44F in walk-in cooler ice was added to top of container **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs on buffet line 130F shrimp 120 F items were put in oven to reheat to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the bar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 7
01C-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at the bar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of sanitary containers **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Oyster and Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
27-16-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employees restroom handwashing sink water at 83 F near bar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
24-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean food storage containers stored on the floor **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
12B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
10-14-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:20 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.