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CASA MORADA

136 MADEIRA ROAD, Islamorada FL 33036

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428260
Grade history
JUL 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018031366May 29, 2018Aug 6, 2018$360

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Breakfast Buffet is in open air area.
Basic/08B-43-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
Basic/08B-60-4
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200 ppm COS 100 ppm chlorine
High priority/22-42-4
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a self service buffet style breakfast served in an open air environment. The plans approved in 2015 show this area as approved for food service.
High priority/08B-02-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt (60*F - Cold Holding); butter pats (83*F); cream cheese (86*F - Cold Holding) the breakfast bar has been open for 3.5 hours and ice was added to the butter, cream cheese and yogurt to rapid cool to below 41F milk and cream 63F were put in refrigeration
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food stored outside. Observed outdoor buffet for self service breakfast which includes hot held cooked scrambled eggs, potatoes
Basic/08B-42-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Aug 6, 2024Inspection 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 4 findings ▾
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
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
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue Ice scoop holder is soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 62 F on buffet Ice was added to bowl
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon and cup in handwash sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof provided for some 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
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Plastic ice scoop not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
Intermediate/14-16-4
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. Candy
Intermediate/53B-13-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in refrigerator
Basic/05-09-4

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.