HUNGRY TARPON RESTAURANT
77522 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 3057892766
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed approximately 10 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen and prep area above lift lid unit on shelving holding take out containers. Observed approximately 6 flies in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the dish room on shelving
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022008392 | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $320 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jun 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink is set up to sanitize with quaternary at 200 ppm
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing, chlorine @0 ppm
Observed approximately 10 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen and prep area above lift lid unit on shelving holding take out containers. Observed approximately 6 flies in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the dish room on shelving
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests observed 4 dead flies on sheet pans in the walk-in cooler Trays with dead flies were removed and put in dish area for cleaning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent dropping on the window sill in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 12-15 rodent dropping on top of dish machine that were cleaned off during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (46*F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47*F - Cold Holding); Fish (46*F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on fire equipment equipment between uses.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water at handwashing sink on cook line is off.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Over electric flattop, in kitchen, window sills also.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine / 100ppm
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. chlorine @100 pms
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish beef relocated to other unit.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. A List used instead of time marking item.talked to chef about time mark on hollandaise sauce and he added label Tim marks
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.butter 95F put on warmer to reheat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
In kitchen Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above food service items
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board in hand washing sink
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling is dripping rain water in dish room
In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses.
Kitchen Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine wall soiled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters are greasy and dusty
Walkin cooler Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm chlorine. Technician was called to repair dishwasher.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. The dish machine is not sanitizing, the triple sink is setting up to sanitize while technician is called to repair dishwasher.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (51*F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (51*F - Cold Holding) items in dreamers under grill on the cook line were removed and put in the walk-in cooler to rapid cool. items were restocked this morning, out of temperature less than 4 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The interior of the Blue ice scoop container at ice machine area is soiled The main bar frozen drink machine nozzles are soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at main bar
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The cold hold drawers under grill are not cold holding at 41F or below. All food has been relocated.
Cookline floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface Lid on the chest freezer is duct taped.
Equipment in poor repair the Produce walk-in cooler door is in poor repair
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The bottom of slicer meat tray has build up of food debris.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Stair area walls are soiled and peeling paint at the dish area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at boat bar and at main bar
Water leaking from drain line of the main bar handwashing sink.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Soda guns at main bar is soiled
Under dish machine, red hose, 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Kitchen Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at boat bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking Freezer door gasket is soiled with mold like substance. Observed mold like substance at main bar on and above sink. Cooler gaskets are soiled at main bar
Single-service articles improperly stored. Clear cups stored on the floor in storage room
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Boat bar
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cooked chicken wings in the walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar Handwash sink Covered by cutting board.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and mashed potatoes not date marked in walk-in cooler
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine gasket is in disrepair, Walk-in cooler door is in disrepair and rusting
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
In the kitchen, red hose, Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The license renewal and AC fine were paid during inspection. But it has not updated in the system yet
At main bar, Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water is 81 and hot water handle doesn't turn on hot water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rum runner frozen drink machines at outside oat bar are soiled on the spouts and exterior of machine.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at outside boat bar. Must reinstalled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main Bar paper towels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
At main bar No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.at boat bar
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Cookline handwash sink Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Insect control device installed over clean dish shelving in dish room, preparation area.
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