ISLAND GRILL
85501 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada, Vlg Of I FL 33036 · 305-664-8400
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
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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
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter pats at 72 F more than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats on storage shelf at 72F
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Advisory located behind picture at front of restaurant.relocated advisory
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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. Dimmy 7/25/25
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of door of the ice machine/bin.
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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing on shelf in kitchen.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Glass machine 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. Chlorine @0ppm, 100 chlorine ppm
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed mashed potatoes reheating in non food grade plastics bag
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce @109Fsauce was pot into pot to reheat on the stove rice (81*F - Hot Holding); shrimp (130*F - Hot Holding) reheated to 165F
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/
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.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in the walking cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose outside by dock, and next to kitchen door
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in the handwashing sink at bar
Water draining onto floor surface. From bar sink,
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at bar dump sink
Oct 3, 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice in warmer@76F
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at indoor bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked pasta, cooked chicken wings in the walkin cooler need to have date lables
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. at inside bar.
Storage shed paper goods And sauces, Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at indoor bar
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 over raw fish in the walk-in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed cooked ribs, lobster salad in the walk in cooler without date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
sushi counter drain line draining into handwash sink at the inside bar.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil, ice cream scoop,stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor in storage shed
Dec 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (53*F - Cold Holding); butter (52*F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52*F - Cold Holding); tuna (53*F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52*F - Cold Holding); calamari (53*F - Cold Holding); cheese (54*F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside green hose
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
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.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
On the cookline 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. Drawers and lift lid unit on the end across from stove top.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor in shed
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food,chicken, not separated from ready-to-eat food, cheese, during storage in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (53*F - Cold Holding); butter (52*F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52*F - Cold Holding); tuna (53*F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52*F - Cold Holding); calamari (53*F - Cold Holding); cheese (54*F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside green hose
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dishes in handwash sink in kitchen
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.
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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
On the cookline 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. Drawers and lift lid unit on the end across from stove top.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor in shed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.