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CHEF MICHAEL'S

81671 OLD HIGHWAY · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3435819
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724845
DBPR license5401522

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority29-34-4

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

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Downstairs prep area

#3Basic27-14-4

Basic – Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water at all times. Intermittent water at hand wash sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.