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IVEY HOUSE

605 BUCKNER AVE N, Everglades City FL 34139 · 239-267-5241

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats58
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2102544
Grade history
FEB 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The food service license expired on 12/1/2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The food service license expired on 12/1/2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at either handwashing washing sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.provided operator wthe employee reporting agreement. Employees began reading and signing the agreements.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food safety managers certification for Amit Patel and Jonathan Konopack have expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning

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.