REEL CATCH
80001 OVERSEAS HGWY, Islamorada FL 33036
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021020127 | Feb 19, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter @ 44F in walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Food stored under dripping condensation in walk-in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. observed raw chicken, thawing and standing water.
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.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon is not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Remove From the cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in handwashing sink in dish area
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temp is 140 on high temp machine
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon is not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing above cook line
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade is soiled
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 140 F the triple sink will be used for sanitizing after running dirty dishes through the dish machine. Triple sink is set up for sanitizing quarternary ammonium at 200 ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the walk-in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees pool bar
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink in dish room not accessible for employee use at all times during to milk crates of dishes in front of sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, used as coffee dump sinks
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink inside bar area
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at coffee station and prep area handwashing sinks
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at pool bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the inside bar The top of low boy unit holding coffee maker is soiled
Seasonings stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust under paper towel dispenser.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at pool bar
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 170 F 180 F
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flor and seasonings
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Cold drawers on cook line are not working. No food in units
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78 F water
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters are soiled
pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator has No high temp test strips
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In the walk in cooler Food stored on floor.
The walk-in cooler gaskets are in poor repair.
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. High temp machine is sanitizing @140 F
Hot water sanitizing rinse at three-compartment sink less than 171 degrees Fahrenheit. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizing rinse at 171 degrees Fahrenheit is available for warewashing. 140F
Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns are soiled at pool bar
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator has No high temp test strips
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at outside pool bar
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at outside pool bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator is has burned the ice and is cleaning the ice machine at time of inspection
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee coffee cup on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at the inside bar.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
In the walk in cooler Food stored on floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair at bar floor drain is clogged. Engineering is on site to repair the floor drain
The walk-in cooler gaskets are in poor repair.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the kitchen ice machine/bin.
In flour @dry storage room Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
On cookline In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Outside bar, Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.