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CROOKED PALM CABANA

90184 OVERSEAS HWY UNIT 100, Tavernier FL 33070 · 954-605-4452

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats125
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428497
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 10, 2026Call 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 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/. A new dish room with chemical dish machine and glass machine has been added to the restaurant. And is Not shown on previously approved plans
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · At callback inspection there are no submitted or approved plans for the addition of the new dish room. A chemical glass washer and dish machine have been added to the restaurant. Admin Complaint
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. A new dish room with chemical dish machine and glass machine has been added to the restaurant. And is Not shown on previously approved plans
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Lemons stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid. The dumpster lid was closed during the inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fresh Orange Juice is squeezed and is sold in a 32oz. sealed container. No warning label.
Intermediate/02D-12-1
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. The bar Handwashing sink needs a splash guard. Clean dishes are next to handwashing sink
Basic/24-27-4
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Basic/10-13-5

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.