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80001 OVERSEAS HGWY · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3394214
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8509716
DBPR license5402616

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. High temp machine is sanitizing @140 F **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority22-58-4

High Priority – Hot water sanitizing rinse at three-compartment sink less than 171 degrees Fahrenheit. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizing rinse at 171 degrees Fahrenheit is available for warewashing. 140F **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns are soiled at pool bar **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator has No high temp test strips **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at outside pool bar **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at outside pool bar **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator is has burned the ice and is cleaning the ice machine at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee coffee cup on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water at the inside bar . **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – In the walk in cooler Food stored on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair at bar floor drain is clogged . Engineering is on site to repair the floor drain **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic14-11-5

Basic – The walk-in cooler gaskets are in poor repair. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.