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TIDES BEACHSIDEBAR & GRILL

82100 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 3057892766

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5427989
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $280

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019019961Dec 21, 2018May 20, 2019$280

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
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
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Kids Menu has a cheese burger that is asterisked as can be ordered as undercooked on the menu
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
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
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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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
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
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
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Basic/12B-12-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
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Jan 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane canister on food service shelf
High priority/41-10-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in ice bin at bar
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Basic/10-18-5
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.
Basic/23-03-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4
Aug 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Orange tuna is undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.@ bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. In a enclosed shed with a roof leak. Some items are wet, and will be discarded
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Time Extended
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
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · No plans have been submitted for the bar area and wait station. Admin Complaint
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
High priority/01D-01-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Establishment not maintaining clam/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
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
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the bar
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Nov 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · As per Plan review and on base No plans have been approved or submitted at callback inspection . Admin Complaint
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
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.
High priority/01B-13-4
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.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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.
Intermediate/16-54-4
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.
Basic/06-09-1
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.
Basic/16-55-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
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
Intermediate/16-54-4
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.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Basic/16-55-4
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Basic/16-38-5
Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4

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.