TIDES BEACHSIDEBAR & GRILL
82100 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 3057892766
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending down, 22 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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019019961 | Dec 21, 2018 | May 20, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk @46F less than 4 hours. Milk was dumped replaced and time marked
Kids Menu has a cheese burger that is asterisked as can be ordered as undercooked on the menu
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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/. Observed a wait station area that is drawn on the original approved plans, but there is no equipment as per the approved.not as approved plans.they have a coffee machine, iced tea machine, low boy, cold holding unit, standup refrigeration, ice, pen, and a sink in this area, they're not on the plans
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hollandaise sauce
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked chicken, cauliflower in stand up cooler. Chef Amy added date labels during inspection
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane canister on food service shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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/. The approved plans on file from 1/15/25 do not show the wait station area near outside bar as it is built. This area includes an ice bin and a handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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. Plastic cups in ice bin at bar
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets The walk-in cooler door and gaskets are soiled.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Orange tuna is undercooked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.@ bar
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/. The remodel plans of bar and kitchen have been submitted and approved but the bar and wait station area are not as per the approved plans. The wait station has stand up cooler, low boy cooler and soda dispenser with ice bin and a handwashing sink are not as approved plans The bar handwashing sinks and blender sinks are not as approved plans.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Single-service articles improperly stored. In a enclosed shed with a roof leak. Some items are wet, and will be discarded
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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/. The remodel plans of bar and kitchen have been submitted and approved. The bar and wait station area are not as the approved plans
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Wahoo is served raw as Crudo. Chef is changing to frozen yellowfin tuna for the crudo.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Establishment not maintaining clam/oyster tags for 90 days.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw wahoo is served and not identified as raw on the menu.
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/. The remodel plans of bar and kitchen have been submitted and approved. The bar and wait station area are not as the approved plans
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored inside a room that has a roof leak that is leaking on top the floor and single service items
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the bar
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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/. Observed a remodel taking place in the kitchen and pool bar. The layout of the pool bar has changed and the pizza area is under remodel no plans have been submitted at time of inspection.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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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/. Observed a remodel taking place in the kitchen and pool bar. The layout of the pool bar has changed and the pizza area is under remodel no plans have been submitted at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP Mahi stored overnight in refrigerator drawers. 6 pieces of raw Mahi completely thawed in ROP overnight.
The dishwasher handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced pork in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp dish machine does not go into sanitizing mode. Temp stays at approx 120F. Eco lab service the dishwasher and it is operating correctly at 180 F sanitation.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP Mahi stored overnight In drawers under grill not opened and completely thawed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. The booster on the high temp sanitizing dish machine is not working.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reachin cooler holding cold glasses in bar storage room. Walk-in cooler gaskets are soiled.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 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.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 120 F Technician was called for repairs
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
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