MEAT EATERY AND TAPROOM
88005 OVERSEAS HWY #15, Islamorada FL 33036 · 305-852-3833
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches on the dry food storage shelving in the back room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $675
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026026005 | Apr 15, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $400 |
| 1--2020046858 | Aug 26, 2020 | Feb 17, 2021 | $275 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cheese in stand up cooler Raw chicken relocated bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (48*F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (48*F - Cold Holding) In the walk-in cooler Less than 4 hours as per manager, The cheese and eggs are being relocated to the inside refrigeration unit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing.
Cold holding walk in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Technician was called for repairs all tics food was relocated
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Walking cooler Floor area(s) covered with standing water
Walking cooler is in poor repair. Rusty floor, walls and condensation dripping onto the floor
Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of water and debris.
Apr 8, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches on the dry food storage shelving in the back room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings in handwashing sink in the back prep/storage room. Observed 3 rodent dropping on the top of the dish machine in the back storage/ prep room
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled
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.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of water and debris.
Nov 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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. Juan, Diana, Tiffany,
No soap provided at handwash sink @ dish machine area
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine door is cracked or chipped and missing a piece of the plastic.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler door and floor and walls are soiled and rusted
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid supplies and hydrogen peroxide sitting on table next to slicer
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching ready to eat foods without wearing gloves Educated the cook about wearing gloves to handle ready to eat foods
Toxic substance/chemical advil and OFF improperly stored on shelves holding single service items
Bar Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, fan on handwashing
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Juan, Diana, Tiffany,
No soap provided at handwash sink @ dish machine area
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels @dish machine area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3 large Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side cup used in Parmesan cheese
Ceiling tile missing.
Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine door is cracked or chipped and missing a piece of the plastic.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler door and floor and walls are soiled and rusted
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back room by bathrooms.
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.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream no lid
The walk-in cooler is in poor repair, rusting floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board soiled with food debris, mold-like substance
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Equipment in poor repair. The walk-in cooler is in poor condition. Door, floor shelving. Ice machine door is cracked and missing a piece
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Soda syrup stored on floor.
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks in walk-in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for storage of sprayer
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door gaskets are in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled. Conduit above kitchen area is dusty
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook was gloves instead of changing them.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Dish ate Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by buckets and equipment
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, used to rinse utensil
Beer tap Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Electric conduit soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.
Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler in kitchen is not working. No food in unit Ice machine door is cracked.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Using wood to stir raw chicken marinating in buckets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar equipment and counter. Walk-in cooler floor is rusting and soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken sitting on the floor in kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter beer cooler gaskets are soiled. At bar the Soda gun holster is soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm chlorine
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Interior Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Dishroom Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in unit doors do not stay closed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water walk-in cooler
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Interior Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese (46*F - Cold Holding); Beef (46*F - Cold Holding); cheese (45*F - Cold Holding Walk-in cooler : Beef (33F - Cold Holding); cheese (46*F - Cold Holding); Beef (46*F - Cold Holding); cheese (45*F - Cold Holdin
Dishroom Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in sink
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cold holding equipment, walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in unit doors do not stay closed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water walk-in cooler
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
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.