OCEAN HOUSE
82779 OLD HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · (305) 440-3255
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dressing in lift lid unit
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ The ocean House property where the MFDV is located has new ownership. The motel has been licensed under the new ownership. The MFDV is still licensed in the old ownership name.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dressing
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. Asia
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in handwashing sink
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up freezer is not working, not food in this unit
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored outside, observed ice in ice chest outdoors
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 82885 OLD HWY, Islamorada — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food,shell eggs, stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, mayonnaise in reach 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 manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in handwashing sink
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.
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.