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ANGLER AND ALE

540 DUCK KEY DRIVE, Duck Key FL 33050 · 305-743-7000

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats220
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428290
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw shrimp 53F
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chutney, sauces, conch chowder
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Show the remaining 9 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic/36-36-4
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
Basic/01C-06-5
Down stairs Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Downstairs storage area Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Large pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
Basic/25-05-4
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in storage area downstairs holding single service items dishware, pots and pans,equipment,
Basic/36-04-5
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
High priority/03G-04-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 170 F
Intermediate/22-56-4
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP frozen raw fish done on site date 11/22 In freezer
Intermediate/03G-50-1
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage area downstairs.
Basic/25-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.
Basic/03G-54-1
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room hand wash sink is blocked by a cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna nachos, fish ceviche not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Ceiling tile missing. In walking cooler, produce storage area
Basic/36-36-4
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Downstairs storage area
Basic/36-04-5
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.observed raw shrimp in reach in cooler out of temperature over night. @53F 10lbs
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw shrimp 53F
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The dish room hand wash sink is not accessible due to the container sitting on sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, tuna nachos are not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu,
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The walk-in cooler, freezer and stand up coolers in kitchen are out of service. No food is stored in these units and a refrigerated truck is on site for cold holding.
Basic/14-74-7
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw fish ceviche stored over/not properly separated from cooked shrimp, and seaweed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 gallons of milk at 46-48 overnight in glass door unit cut tomatoes (67*F - Cold Holding); cheese (67*F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.milk 46 -48 f cut tomatoes (67*F - Cold Holding); cheese (67*F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling tile missing. Downstairs in storage area
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At handwashing sink next to triple sink
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. raw chicken with cooked pork.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Dish room Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by carts
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potatoes chopper is soiled chef put in dish area to wash
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the end of cookline across from grill.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil containers on the floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Single-service articles, cups, improperly stored on the floor
Basic/25-05-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bread in lift lid cooler on cookline
High priority/08A-05-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burger over raw fish in drawers under prep table on cookline
High priority/08A-20-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoops in panko gas broken handle
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Scoop used in panko has cracked or broken handle
Basic/14-38-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.