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84001 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · (678) 349-0952

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats248
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5400113
Grade history
MAR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked-endive (50*F - Cold Holding); cut greens (50*F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
High priority/14-86-1
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (48F - Cold Holding; potato (49*F - Cold Holding) fish and potatoes removed to walk-in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front Cook area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
The state's own report →
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 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. Triple sink is set up and will be used to sanitize dishes, ordinary ammonium at 2 quarts per million Ecolab has been called. Technician is on the way to the restaurant.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked octopus in drawers
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under herbs
Basic/21-05-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70 F Put on flat top to heat up
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked-endive (50*F - Cold Holding); cut greens (50*F - Cold Holding) over night in table top lift lid unint
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked-endive (50*F - Cold Holding); cut greens (50*F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exterior Back door to ice room has gap at edge of door and frame
Basic/35B-04-4
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The use and reuse of non food grade stones observed for food service in direct contact with cooked food..
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed the handwashing sink installed at the front cook line wood top serving area does not have any splash guard around it to insure that water is not splashing onto prepared plated food.
Basic/08B-36-4
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Can opener blade, Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Basic/10-14-5
Insect control device installed over take out containers.
Basic/35B-02-4

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.