THE HURRICANE LOUNGE AND GRILLE
4650 OVERSEAS HWY · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 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. 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**
22-45-4High 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**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of ants on bar and service counter
03B-01-6High 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**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb orange hose
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade is soiled with rust or food debris **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Co2 tank
16-37-1Intermediate – No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:32 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.