CRAIG'S RESTAURANT
90154 OVERSEAS HWY, Tavernier FL 33070
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
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FEB 25
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slaw (47*F - Cold Holding); sauce (47*F - Cold Holding) TCS foods were relocated to the walk-in cooler to rapid chill
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. observed a new storage area and prep area where the fryer existing walk-in cooler was. This area is unfinished and no plans have been submitted or approved for this area. Mop sink has been removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Equipment in poor repair. Low boy door gaskets is in disrepair, door on cold holding unit will not stay closed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. they remodeled storage prep area has not been completed. There are open areas in the ceiling and around the doorway that are concerned for environmental contamination.
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slaw (47*F - Cold Holding); sauce (47*F - Cold Holding) TCS foods were relocated to the walk-in cooler to rapid chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwashing sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. observed a new storage area and prep area where the fryer existing walk-in cooler was. This area is unfinished and no plans have been submitted or approved for this area. Mop sink has been removed.
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. Alvaro, Eric, Sal
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy door gaskets is in disrepair, door on cold holding unit will not stay closed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. they remodeled storage prep area has not been completed. There are open areas in the ceiling and around the doorway that are concerned for environmental contamination.
Oct 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer lade and guard
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in bathroom used by employees.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. observed a new walk-in cooler and a new prep area that has been added the the establishment with no approved plans on base at time of inspection The new Prep area has a slicer, oven, mixer and dry storage area. No handwashing sink is installed in the new prep area at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The new prep area is not fully enclosed due to unfinished walls and door ways that lead to the outside.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer lade and guard
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in bathroom used by employees.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar handwashing sink has container stored in it. Strainer in kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. observed a new walk-in cooler and a new prep area that has been added the the establishment with no approved plans on base at time of inspection The new Prep area has a slicer, oven, mixer and dry storage area. No handwashing sink is installed in the new prep area at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored directly on top of ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The new prep area is not fully enclosed due to unfinished walls and door ways that lead to the outside.
Uncovered cut limes stored near handwashing sink exposed to splash. Pitcher of water under paper towels at hand washing sink
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45 - Cold Holding); Poultry (46 - Cold Holding) in the walk-in freezer.TCS foods relocated to stand up freezer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The kitchen handwashing sink has a strainer in it.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice machine exterior soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar handwashing sink
Open dumpster lid.
The walk-in freezer in poor repair., not solid frozen, walk-in doors in disrepair
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Cold holding equipment, walk-in freezer not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in freezer is in defrost and no cold holding properly
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler and freezer doors are in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at new bar area.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays covering handwash sink in wait station area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwash sink in the kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean containers stored on floor.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler and freezer doors are in disrepair.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Food stored on floor, oil containers on the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at new bar area.
Single-service articles, dinner napkins, to go container improperly stored on the floor
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.