Inspection Report

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MEAT EATERY AND TAPROOM

88005 OVERSEAS HWY #15 · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3409425
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8564995
DBPR license5428164

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook was gloves instead of changing them . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Dish ate Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by buckets and equipment **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing , used to rinse utensil

Basic 13

#1Basic22-16-4

Basic – Beer tap Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Electric conduit soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler in kitchen is not working . No food in unit Ice machine door is cracked .

#5Basic14-25-5

Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Using wood to stir raw chicken marinating in buckets **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar equipment and counter. Walk-in cooler floor is rusting and soiled .

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken sitting on the floor in kitchen

#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter beer cooler gaskets are soiled. At bar the Soda gun holster is soiled .

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#12Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

#13Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm chlorine

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.