Inspection Report

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THE HURRICANE LOUNGE AND GRILLE

4650 OVERSEAS HWY · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3706135
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13744618
DBPR license5428511

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 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. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm 50 ppm I knew sanitizer bucket was installed and primed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#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, chemical sanitizer by chlorine zero PPM. this machine chlorine bucket was changed and prime in the dish machine is sanitizing at 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of ants on bar and service counter

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes 113F baked potatoes were put in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb orange hose

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade is soiled with rust or food debris **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Co2 tank

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tina, daneli,

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.