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LITTLE PALM ISLAND

28500 OVERSEAS HWY. · LITTLE TORCH KEY · Monroe County · FL 33042

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3718200
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13756693
DBPR license5401744

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary 500 + ppm. Operator discard during inspection. **Warning**

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Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cases of mushroom block hand wash sink near stove. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate16-37-1

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

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#11Intermediate03G-50-2

Intermediate – Operator is conducting cook-chill packaging, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed reduced oxygen packages of corn fritter batter with labeling exceeding 48 hours at walk in freezer. **Warning**

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#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

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Basic 6

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

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#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

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#3Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Near ice machine. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water 129°f **Warning**

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#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ac fans inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

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#6Basic03G-53-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of cooked meat at walk in cooler missing production time. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.