LAZY DAYS RESTAURANT
79867 OVERSEAS HWY VLG OF I, Islamorada FL 33036 · (954) 801-4050
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019005867 | Jan 8, 2019 | Mar 21, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw conch over produce in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pots on the floor and dishes in handwashing sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is in disrepair
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Ice machine exterior soiled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover is soiled in produce walk-in cooler
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw conch over dressing in reach in cooler raw shell eggs over cooked chicken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry thawing at 53 F was relocated to the walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in handwashing sink in dish room
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Downstairs Ceiling has mold-like substance over single service items
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Plumbing lines exposed in the downstairs storage room use for single service items
Apr 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw conch ceviche stored over onions is produce cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items sired in downstairs bar handwashing sink, creating no access
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.downstairs bar
No soap provided at handwash sink.downstairs bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin down stairs
Downstairs Ice machine exterior soiled with mold like substance
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Downstairs ice scoop on dirty surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.downstairs bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.the produce walk-in cooler fan guard is covered in dust and debris
Storage room Ceiling soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. This area down stairs is used to store single service items
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. observed plumbing drain lines exposed in the downstairs storage area holding single service items and clean glassware.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Downstairs bar
Dec 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Dish-machine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dish-machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0 ppm Technician was called for service Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Iodine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for ware-washing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. All dishes will be sanitized in the triple sink until dish machine is repaired. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in sink Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine upstairs. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler Priority: Basic
Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Priority: Basic
Observed: Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. observed several plumbing supply lines and drain lines exposed in the downstairs bar area and ice machine room and in the storage room. Renovations are in progress in dry storage room. The bar and ice machine room need a covered ceiling area around the drain traps. Reference: 6-201.12 FC: (A) Utility service lines and pipes may not be unnecessarily exposed. (B) Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings. (C) Exposed horizontal utility service lines and pipes may not be installed on the floor. Priority: Basic
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
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 at dishwasher. 100 ppm Eco lab repaired dishmachine
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. chlorine at 100 ppm in dish washer
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish room
Wait station area Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dressing stored on floor in storage room
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.dish room
Open dumpster lid.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.observed several plumbing supply lines and drain lines exposed in the downstairs bar area and ice machine room and in the fry storage room. Renovations are in progress in dry storage room. The bar and ice machine room need a covered ceiling area around the drain traps.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed a triple sink in the open air bar.
Feb 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in wait station Also in the ice machine downstairs at wait station area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in downstairs storage room, trash standing water and non smooth tile flooring
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed bread and tools in downstairs waitstation area that is not enclosed, thus room has no doors.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the upstairs mop sink has no faucets for water supply
Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor and under exposed plumbing lines and soiled ceiling
Storage room downstairs, Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Upstairs ice machine area in front of walk-in coolers Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also the Produce Walk-in cooler floor.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in downstairs storage area holding clean glasses drink mixes, and single service items by the case.
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate24 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw conch stored over dressings in reach in cooler in prep area.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice guard is soiled with grease and food debris. The can upended blade is soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fry Cook rinsed utensils in handwash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At upstairs seafood retail area
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At upstairs seafood retail area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in wait station Also in the ice machine downstairs at wait station area
At storage are downstairs the Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated black mold-like substance.
Bathroom facility in disrepair, men's urinal marked out of order
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue bucket in ice machine has no handle.
Downstairs Walk-in freezer, Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Spray foam used in all corners and joints
Employee personal items, phone and purses stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in downstairs storage room, trash standing water and non smooth tile flooring
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed bread and tools in downstairs waitstation area that is not enclosed, thus room has no doors.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Ice bucket/shovel stored on dirty surface between uses.
Large pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At upstairs seafood retail area
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the upstairs mop sink has no faucets for water supply
Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor and under exposed plumbing lines and soiled ceiling
Stand up Reach-in freezer interior floor has accumulation of soil residues.
Storage room downstairs, Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawed in sink with no running water
Upstairs, Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Upstairs, The ice machine exterior soiled.
Upstairs Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside, opens to managers office and mop area
Upstairs ice machine area in front of walk-in coolers Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also the Produce Walk-in cooler floor.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in downstairs storage area holding clean glasses drink mixes, and single service items by the case.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in produce walk-in cooler
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.