CROOKED PALM CABANA
90184 OVERSEAS HWY, Tavernier FL 33070 · 954.605.4452
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48F Beef was relocated to freezer for rapid cooling
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 87 F Chicken was covered and put on the stove to reheat. Fresh garlic in oil @75F Oil and garlic was refrigeratedTPHC form was emailed to GM
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane cans over hot holding unit butane was relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. The Can opener blade is soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in the handwashing sink
Equipment in poor repair.gaskets on pizza table are in disrepair
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Light shields over food prep table are soiled with dust and debris
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48F Beef was relocated to freezer for rapid cooling
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of dishes and chemicals
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored outside on shelving
Food stored on floor. Observed outdoor cold food storage, refrigerator and freezer.
In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.