MANGROVE MIKES CAFE
82200 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · (305)664-3454
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018053871 | Oct 11, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $520 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine, improperly stored, on speed rack above seasonings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over tuna salad, raw shell eggs over sour cream in lift lid coolers
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel under sliced cheese in lift lid unit
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks for dish machine are soiled with build up of debris
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Unsealed concrete floor food storage, warewashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor food storage, warewashing area.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.sliced cheese stored on top of cloth in lift lid units
Unsealed concrete floor food storage, warewashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 10 packages of thawed ROP thawed in unopened packages in the walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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.
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.
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 10 packages of thawed ROP thawed in unopened packages in the walk-in cooler
Food stored on floor in walking cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall in dish area. Peeling paint observed
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed floor drain in storage room that is not capped off. The room was previously a bathroom with all bathroom equipment removed and the floor drain must be capped off.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, storage, warewashing area
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area..
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed wood supports inside ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area..
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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In lift lid cooler Raw salmon food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the walking cooler
Chest freezer holding food is stored outside.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid is rusting.
Hole in or other damage to wall in triple sink room
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Single-service articles improperly stored outdoors under cover.
Unsealed concrete floor in warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler-shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from faucet/handle at handwash sink on cook line. Hot water faucet
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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In the walk-in cooler Raw animal food, chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, tuna salad
Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. White hose near mop sink has no vacuum breaker
Accumulation of mold-like substance and rust in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
BBQ sauce stored on floor in dry storage room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dish room with triple sink, peeling paint in kitchen on the ceiling.
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 cut open the packages of thawing raw mahi during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the back room holding chest freezers and canned goods.
Food stored outside. Observed standup cooler and chest freezer outside of restaurant undercover but the area is not fully enclosed
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks in the concrete walls inside the storage area near the empty buckets.
Outside near ice machine observed a Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Above Triple sink Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Chest freezer lid in poor repair.
Cook line Lift lif cooler gaskets are soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units on cook line
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area In Triple sink room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.