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MIDWAY CAFE & COFFEE BAR

80499 OVERSEAS HWY · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367315
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386575
DBPR license5428380

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate5 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 4

#6High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Instructed manager to inform dish washer about washing hands between handling dirty dishes and then clean dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Large trays are washed but not sanitized in the triple sink , quaternary @0 ppm. quaternary @200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm to 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. The handwash sink in the kitchen and dishroom has been removed and an oven is in its place. Handwash must be replaced or relocation must be approved by plan review. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In the kitchen the oven has been relocated and a handwash sink next to dish area and mop sink has been removed. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Not sanitizing pans after washing in triple sink . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic24-28-4

Basic – In the kitchen Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Oil containers stored on floor in storage trailer **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in trailer with the door open. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.