WAHOOS BAR AND GRILLE
83413 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 305-664-9888
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 live roaches found inside oven on cook line. Oven does not work, the stove top does work.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018041399 | Jul 17, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (45*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46*F - Cold Holding) all items were put on ice to rapid cool
Toxic substance/chemical, stainless steel cleaner improperly stored on top of hot holding cabinet above bread on shelving, chafing fuel over teriyaki, capers on shelf.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp and conch ceviche, classic ceviche, mixto, oysters
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No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Lift lid unit in kitchen. Technician was called for repairs
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic clean drink cups stack while still wet
In prep room the Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. The walk in cooler ceiling is rusting and wet with a mold like substance on the ceiling
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Rae beef over raw shrimp in drawers beef was relocated
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (45*F - Cold Holding); Beef (45*F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flat top Items were ice down to rapid cool. Not in drawers over night
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled with debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in handwashing sink in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. The walk in cooler ceiling is rusting and wet with a mold like substance on the ceiling
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Chemical supply line draining into handwash sink in prep room downstairs
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed true refrigerator and back prep area doors do not close properly call holding temperatures on some items are above 41F
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 live roaches found inside oven on cook line. Oven does not work, the stove top does work.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46*F - Cold Holding); Beef (45*F - Cold Holding) observed in standup through refrigerator in back prep area
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed boric acid roach powder on shelf next to prep sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Chemical supply line draining into handwash sink in prep room downstairs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.the can opener blade is soiled with food debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in hand washing sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed true refrigerator and back prep area doors do not close properly call holding temperatures on some items are above 41°F
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
In-use tongs stored on fire equipment between uses.
In-use utensil, spoons, stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, fish, and beef, thawing, and prep sink with no running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, or mold like substance, under air conditioner on the wall in the back prep area
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sauce (48*F - Cold Holding); butter (55*F - Cold Holding) unit is double pan with an container missing letting cold air out. All TCS FOODS was relocated to another cold holding unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In downstairs prep room at splitter on red hose
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled in prep room
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at downstairs prep room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employees drink cup on salad prep counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone charging on top of microwave
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall conduit at prep room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red hose in downstairs prep room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bag of flour stored on floor in storage area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Electrical Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed above the kitchen cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw ceviche food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.pasta cooling overnight at 48F. Raw chicken @47F over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding); butter (45*F - Cold Holding); past (46*F - Cold Holding);
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in handwash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta not date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order cup used in ceviche
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Utensils stored on floor in buckets
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in Mens bathroom used by employees.
Wood Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cook line area
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