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HIDEAWAY CAFE

57784 OVERSEAS HWY · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3468026
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779023
DBPR license5401775

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine The container of sanitizer was replaced and the chlorine is 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food ,lobster , stored over or with ready-to-eat food , fruit, in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged.

#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomatoes stored and cooling in walk-in cooler more than 4 hours at 49F.

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.

#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – In the kitchen the only Handwash sink is not accessible for employee use at all times , blocked by garbage can . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris and mold like substance inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean pots and pans on shelf are not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold like substance , including containers of detergent stored on the wall

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. At the bar the Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and not working . The ice machine is not working. The reaching cooler in the kitchen is not working. No food is stored in this unit,

#6Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The dish spray hose nozzle is missing on spray hose. Only a plastic hose is extending from the broken spray hose.

#7Basic08B-49-4

Basic – In chest freezer Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding lids and handles on the working beverage cooler are soiled with mold like substance and rust. Gaskets on chest freezer are soiled.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues and build up of ice and old food debris

#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored in closet , lids and cups on the floor and in disarray. Dirty pillows and linens are stored on top of single service items

#11Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Bar area has stacks of old papers and books stored under bar top

#12Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Beverage cooler and ice machine are not working. Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and has debris inside

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 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
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 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.