Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CROOKED PALM CABANA

90184 OVERSEAS HWY · TAVERNIER · Monroe County · FL 33070

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 20, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1287379
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8696108
DBPR license5453336

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48F Beef was relocated to freezer for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of dishes and chemicals **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored outside on shelving **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed outdoor cold food storage , refrigerator and freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-13-5

Basic – In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.