HUNGRY TARPON RESTAURANT
77522 OVERSEAS HWY · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink is set up to sanitize with quaternary at 200 ppm
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing , chlorine @0 ppm
35A-02-7High Priority – Observed approximately 10 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen and prep area above lift lid unit on shelving holding take out containers . Observed approximately 6 flies in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the dish room on shelving
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests observed 4 dead flies on sheet pans in the walk-in cooler Trays with dead flies were removed and put in dish area for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent dropping on the window sill in the kitchen area . Observed approximately 12-15 rodent dropping on top of dish machine that were cleaned off during inspection.
Basic 4
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:00 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.