MIDWAY CAFE & COFFEE BAR
80499 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 206.755.9476
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Antibiotic cream on shelf above food prep area
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, manager primed the machine new tank chlorine. 100 ppm chlorine
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. dish machine sanitizer was corrected. To 100 ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg over sliced cheese in reach in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 Triple sink is set up to sanitize quaternary @300ppm Unil tech can repair machine
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor of storage trailer
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. @0ppm 100 ppm
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.
Faucet/handle missing at handwashing sink in ice machine area
Food stored on floor in the walkin freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage trailer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing sausage at room temperature in container on the table.
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked bacon on speed rack in kitchen
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken and did not change gloves and wash hands between other kitchen tasks, cooking and cleaning. I discussed the handwash, glove changing requirements and procedures with the managers and employees.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink has a bag of sausage in it to thaw. Sausage was removed from sink
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a Cup ofCoffee on cutting board
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone in food preparation area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor in storage trailer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Sausage thawing in handwash sink.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 2, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. The handwash sink in the kitchen and dishroom has been removed and an oven is in its place. Handwash must be replaced or relocation must be approved by plan review.
Oct 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. The handwash sink in the kitchen and dishroom has been removed and an oven is in its place. Handwash must be replaced or relocation must be approved by plan review.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in trailer with the door open.
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Instructed manager to inform dish washer about washing hands between handling dirty dishes and then clean dishes
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Large trays are washed but not sanitized in the triple sink, quaternary @0 ppm. quaternary @200ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm to 200 ppm quaternary
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 removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. The handwash sink in the kitchen and dishroom has been removed and an oven is in its place. Handwash must be replaced or relocation must be approved by plan review.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In the kitchen the oven has been relocated and a handwash sink next to dish area and mop sink has been removed.
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.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Not sanitizing pans after washing in triple sink.
In the kitchen Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oil containers stored on floor in storage trailer
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in trailer with the door open.
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.