ISLAND DELI
31109 AVE A STE 3, Big Pine Key FL 33043 · 305-793-8930
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
APR 24
MAY 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tun salad and chicken salad, cooked pork made on site not date marked
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw shell eggs stored over or with unwashed produce in stand up cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potato salad, macaroni salad, Slaw @50F overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw potato salad macaroni salad in front counter at 50F overnight in front counter
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open commercially processed beef, ham not dated
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 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni salad and slaw not date marked
Cases of potato chips stored stored on floor.
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. Front deli glass front counter not cold holding @41F or below
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint and supply's stored in the kitchen
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Aaron
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
May 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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/. New ownership is remodeling the restaurant including ice cream machines and various other changes from the existing plans on file.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing 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/. New ownership is remodeling the restaurant including ice cream machines and various other changes from the existing plans on file.
Jan 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in crock pot 77 F Crock pot was turned on to heat the butter
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. I observed a dog inside the kitchen area. The dog was removed and taken to the adjacent business for them to watch. I informed the employee that no dogs are allowed in the food service area of the restaurant.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed a dog inside the kitchen along with a dog bead and toys.. The dog belongs to an employee that is working in the establishment. I instructed the employee to remove the dog from inside the restaurant and kitchen area immediately. The employee called the manager to come in and took the dog to a business next door for them to watch.
Aug 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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In jift life cooler;Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46*F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46*F - Cold Holding); chicken (46*F - Cold Holding) Technician was called for repair and TCS food are being relocated to working unit
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.
Lift lid 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. Holding food at 46-47F
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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In jift life cooler;Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46*F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46*F - Cold Holding); chicken (46*F - Cold Holding) Technician was called for repair and TCS food are being relocated to working unit
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.
Lift lid 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. Holding food at 46-47F
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.