LITTLE PALM ISLAND
28500 OVERSEAS HWY., Little Torch Key FL 33042
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit for three compartment sink expired 12/25.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry rack shelves next to three compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 97F. Operator discarded water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under white cutting board at prep table. Operator removed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers at dry rack station. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized containers.
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment serving food, beverages and water with expired license. License expired 10/01/2025. During the inspection operator paid license.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Observed raw fish, stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed fish from package.
In-use kitchen utensil stored in standing water at 87 F degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Water leaking from pipe, located at hand sink.
Jun 12, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon over prosciutto in walk-in cooler
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.
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.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Non food grade blue Cloth used as a food-contact surface, covering raw fish in drawers,
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line oven.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed on site ROP of raw fresh fish.
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Can opener blade is soiled. opener was put in dish area to be washed. Soda gun at pool bar is soiled.
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.
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.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at pool bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster at pool bar is soiled. Exterior of outside ice machine is soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor.
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.