CHEF MICHAEL'S
81671 OLD HIGHWAY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 305-664-0640
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.strainers in handwashing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Insect control device installed over handwashing sink in prep room
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink in kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At downstairs prep area
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed In standing water
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Downstairs prep area
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water at all times. Intermittent water at hand wash sink
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand wash sink in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep room
Thawing conch in a container stored on floor in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch thawing in standing water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwash sink
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.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar
Plastic bottles of water stored on floor.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
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