Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Islamorada/CANOE CLUB

CANOE CLUB

80500 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 7862719314

Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428301
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2026011914Dec 19, 2025Mar 25, 2026$160
1--2023007573Feb 9, 2023Mar 22, 2023$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Dec 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · At callback inspection Danielle Lavey bartender has no proof of food handler training Admin Complaint
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored above triple sink
High priority/41-07-4
Raw animal fish and shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in refrigerator.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of dirty dishes
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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. Daniel (bartender)needs food handler training
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the bar hand wash sink
Intermediate/27-16-5
In kitchen Single-service untensils not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hot water faucet handle at the bar doesn't turn on the water.
Basic/29-07-5
Dec 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Return visit Dec 15, 2023 · The license has not been renewed at callback inspection. Admin Complaint
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over oranges in oranges
High priority/08A-05-6
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty food container in handwash sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in bathroom used by employees
Basic/31B-04-4

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.