THREE WATERS RESORT MARINA - MAIN KITCHEN/TIKI BAR/KOKOMOS
84001 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked shrimp stored in reach in cooler overnight @48f, discarded by cook, raw tuna, raw mahi, raw chicken, cooked chicken in bags, stored in protein walk-in cooler 48- 52 F Overnight.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used under raw fish
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled Slicer blade and guard are soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the bar
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar storage room
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the remodeled single service storage area at loafing dock, observed exposed wood beams on ceiling.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 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
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with mold like substance at bar
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Plumbing system in disrepair at the outside bar. The handwashing sink drain pipe is leaking.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed ROP frozen cooked pork in the WIF Without time mark. ROP was discussed methods and procedure and requirements.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Coffee Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in main kitchen
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. High temperature machine sanitizing @120F
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The Tiki bar is under renovation and there are no approved plans for the renovation. Renovations are not completed for the bar or the resort.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Chlorine @0 ppm Triple sink is set up to sanitize dishes, Until repairs are made to dish machine
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked shrimp stored in reach in cooler overnight @48f, discarded by cook, raw tuna, raw mahi, raw chicken, cooked chicken in bags, stored in protein walk-in cooler 48- 52 F Overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp stored in reach in cooler overnight @48f, discarded by cook, raw tuna, raw mahi, raw chicken, cooked chicken in bags, stored in protein walk-in cooler 48- 52 F Overnight.
At bar, No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At tiki bar, Soda gun is soiled B17, B21
At tiki bar, Canned beer Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
At bar, No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, Observed a side order cup in seasoning.
Cold holding equipment protein 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.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Equipment in poor repair. Refrigeration drawers under grill are not working. No food in unit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage containers have Rusting at bar. Mold like substance on soda gun supply board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located next to air conditioner across from lettuce bin
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.