Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HUNGRY TARPON RESTAURANT

77522 OVERSEAS HWY · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 18, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3700156
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13715395
DBPR license5401465

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 18, 2026 10:29 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 19, 2026 8:39 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#5High Priority22-41-4

High 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

#6High Priority22-45-4

High 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

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High 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

#8High Priority35A-09-4

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High 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

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

#2Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

#3Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – 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
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.