CABBAGE KEY, Lee County

CABBAGE KEY HIDEAWAY

P O BOX 200, CABBAGE KEY, FL 339450200

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 16, 2026
City
CABBAGE KEY
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24517739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The Chef placed raw chicken in walk-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 24517740

Intermediate - 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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103 for Manager. The Manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24517741

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling paint in kitchen peeling.

32-12-6

Detail 24517743

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed covered receptacle in women's restroom broken. The operator replaced receptacle in women's restroom. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24517742

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 24118459

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw mahi over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw beef under the raw mahi. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24118460

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-23-4

Detail 24118461

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23697941

Basic - Equipment in poor repair gasket torn. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23697942

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The Chef removed utensils from container of water. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23358629

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); sour kratz (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the corn beef and sour kratz into walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 23358628

Intermediate - 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23358627

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.

29-49-6

Detail 23358626

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22666711

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw mahi in walk-in cooler. The chef placed the raw steaks on bottom shelf beside the raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22666713

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

14-11-5

Detail 22666712

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22260698

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across from cook line.

11-26-1

Detail 22260697

Intermediate - 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 22260696

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time Public Health Control Paperwork for Sausage Pattie's. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21908250

Intermediate - 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21908246

Intermediate - 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21908249

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 21908247

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21908248

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21908245

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 21611031

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw mahi in walk-in cooler. The chef placed the raw mahi above raw hamburgers. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21611030

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in bar area. The chef removed garbage can from in front of hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

12B-07-4

Detail 20975067

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20975066

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-4

Detail 20975064

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door off hinges across from cook line.

36-24-5

Detail 20975065

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above prep table.

Nov 2, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 20627842

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw mahi mahi in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20627843

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

32-12-5

Detail 20627841

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20627844

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in gasket torn.

25-06-4

Detail 20627845

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above prep table. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20627840

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside hand washing sink.

36-27-5

Detail 20627839

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust across from dishwashing machine. Repeat Violation

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 20561642

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 20561641

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

22-20-5

Detail 20561640

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-12-5

Detail 20561643

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

10-17-4

Detail 20561645

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20561644

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust near dishwashing machine.