Cedar Key, Levy County

ISLAND HOTEL RESTAURANT

373 2 ST, Cedar Key, FL 32625

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 4, 2026
City
Cedar Key
County
Levy
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 4, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 24230375

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Two unwrapped trays containing raw steak stored on top of box containing fully-cooked packaged crab meat inside reach-in cooler near dry storage room. Manager rearranged the items during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24230368

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two spoons and a pitcher stored down inside handwash sink in server station. Manager removed the items from the sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24230377

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in beer storage area at bar.

24-06-4

Detail 24230369

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty surface. Pans hanging against wall that is dripping with grease at cookline.

12B-07-4

Detail 24230378

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two personal drink cups stored on lower shelf of prep table at cookline, beside bottles of juice and clean dishes.

14-11-5

Detail 24230373

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Rusted rolling rack in kitchen, near cookline. 2. Exterior of reach-in freezer in rear storage room rusted.

36-17-5

Detail 24230374

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in wooden floor at corner of door frame in server station. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24230370

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor in rear storage room. Box of potatoes and mesh bag of onions stored directly on floor in sry storage room. 2. Manager removed all food from the floor during this inspection. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24230379

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer soiled with grease.

16-46-4

Detail 24230372

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on sides of several plastic pans on clean dish shelf near cookline.

06-01-5

Detail 24230371

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen corn thawing in bowl at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Corn is still partially frozen. Manager moved the corn to the sink under cool running water to continue to thaw. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 24230376

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall at left side of fryer dripping with grease. 2. Floor below warewash sink soiled with dirt and/or debris.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23877200

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package containing raw fish stored on shelf directly above gallons of milk inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Employee moved the raw fish to another shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 23877206

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Package of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above pan containing raw clams inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Employee moved the raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23877197

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: One large portion of mahi mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The mahi mahi is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the mahi mahi must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.

01C-03-4

Detail 23877202

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tag dated with date the clams were opened, rather when the last clam was served. Inspector educated manager during this inspection.

01C-10-4

Detail 23877199

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag missing from pan containing mesh bag of clams. Manager found the proper tag and placed it with the clams during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23877203

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. Manager stated they have 6 employees other than managers who handle food and have been employed more than 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

06-09-1

Detail 23877204

Basic - 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. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: One large portion of mahi mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The mahi mahi is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the mahi mahi must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.

08B-38-4

Detail 23877201

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box containing fountain soda syrups stored directly on floor inside server station. Manager placed the soda syrups in a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 23877205

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Several rusted shelves in kitchen near cookline. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23877198

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use utensils stored directly on floor inside server station. Manager placed the utensils on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23379488

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Tube of raw ground sausage stored on shelf in reach-in cooler directly above gallons of milk. Manager moved milk to the top shelf during this inspection. 2. Flat of raw shell eggs stored on shelf inside reach-in cooler near cookline directly above fully cooked quiche. Manager moved eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23379487

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing disinfectant stored on shelf in server station directly beside single-use straws. Employee placed the can of disinfectant on the floor during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 23379489

Intermediate - 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. Two International Food Service Executive Association food handler certificates for Pat H. And Angela C. both expired on 09/16/2024.

14-45-4

Detail 23379485

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf of rolling rack below clean pans at cookline.

36-37-5

Detail 23379490

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling and walls inside storage room in back of kitchen constructed with unsealed wood. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23379486

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on lower shelving of prep table at cookline beside clean dishes. Employee removed drink cup from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 23379491

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 1. Lower shelving of prep tables throughout kitchen rusted. 2. Top of reach-in freezer in storage room rusted. Repeat Violation

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

41-10-4

Detail 22960683

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap and bleach stored on shelf beside container of flour and cooking wine at cookline. Manager removed flour and cooking wine from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 22960686

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of cheesecake missing date mark on shelf inside reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance. Manager stated the cheesecake was made on 07/06 and added proper date mark. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22960687

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in bar area. Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 22960685

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep tables in kitchen rusted.

36-30-4

Detail 22960688

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood walls in dry storage area in back of kitchen.

14-06-4

Detail 22960684

Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf below fountain sodas in bar area not sealed.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 9

01B-28-5

Detail 22679094

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Bleu cheese made with sour cream with date mark of 2/14 on shelf inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance.

01B-13-4

Detail 22679090

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six reduced oxygen packages of tuna thawed inside packaging. Packaging does have a label indicating that it is to be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Employee stated the tuna was placed inside unit to thaw on Sunday 2/25.

01B-02-5

Detail 22679091

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in front of kitchen: coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the Cole-slaw has not been in-use today and the restaurant has been closed since 2/25. Employee discarded the coleslaw during this inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 22679097

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in front of kitchen: coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the Cole-slaw has not been in-use today and the restaurant has been closed since 2/25. Stop sale issued. Inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen: shrimp (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the shrimp was thawed under running water 20 minutes prior and added ice to help cool the shrimp back down to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22679093

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three bottles of "drain fly treatment" stored on shelf beside several boxes of fountain soda bags on lower shelf behind bar. Inspector had employee remove drain fly treatment from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22679092

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris on prep table near cookline.

41-17-4

Detail 22679095

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle co training degreaser missing label on lower shelf of prep table near cookline.

51-11-4

Detail 22679089

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in liquor storage area near bar. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22679096

Basic - 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. Six reduced oxygen packages of tuna thawed inside packaging. Packaging does have a label indicating that it is to be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Employee stated the tuna was placed inside unit to thaw on Sunday 2/25. Stop sale issued.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 22493052

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on the floor in the corner of liquor storage room across from kitchen entrance. Observed 6 rodent droppings on shelf in back corner of liquor storage room across from kitchen entrance. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22493046

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22493048

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of rice stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Manager stated item prepared two days earlier, manager placed proper date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 22493047

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime buildup inside of kitchen dish machine.

51-11-4

Detail 22493050

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank beneath bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 22493051

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda stored on floor in bar area. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in laundry room. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22493049

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezers in laundry area.

23-03-4

Detail 22493044

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22493043

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored on top of reach-in freezer in laundry room.

08B-12-5

Detail 22493045

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of beef stored in reach-in cooler next to laundry room. Manager placed lid on container.

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21873163

High Priority - 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. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. Manager primed machine, 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

09-01-4

Detail 21873174

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ready to eat tomato on plate for guest. Employee rinsed off tomato and placed on plate with tongs. Corrective Action Taken

03A-03-5

Detail 21873168

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on counter next to oven. Manager stated eggs placed on counter 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Eggs moved to cooler: ambient temperature 40F. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21873169

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from dining room. Manager stated item at proper temperature at 7 am. Manager moved item to reach-in cooler across from ovens to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21873167

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21873171

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

06-09-1

Detail 21873170

Basic - 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. Salmon stored in reach-in cooler across from ovens. Manager had employee cut slits in packages. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21873172

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen entrance from dining room. Employee removed drink from prep area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21873164

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage room.

23-03-4

Detail 21873165

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coffee machine in wait station. Top of dish machine in dish area. Repeat Violation

35B-04-4

Detail 21873166

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Window broken in dry storage area adjacent to hotel laundry room.

08B-12-5

Detail 21873173

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread stored in reach-in freezer in dry storage area adjacent to laundry room. Manager placed cover on item. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21295881

High Priority - 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. Dish machine next to three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager stated they would sanitize dishes in three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21295879

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pan inside of ice machine.

27-16-4

Detail 21295882

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in mens restroom in bar area.

23-03-4

Detail 21295880

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of oven on cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21295878

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach-in cooler across from ice machine.

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

22-45-4

Detail 20959376

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer sink setup for three compartment sink. Employee washed and rinsed pans. Employee setup sanitizer sink to sanitize dishes. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 20959377

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw clams in reach-in cooler across from ice machine. Manager moved ground beef below clams. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 20959374

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Soup in reach-in cooler across from ice machine dated 3/18.

35A-04-4

Detail 20959380

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on the floor along the wall underneath the shelf in the dry storage room off the side of the kitchen. Observed 5 rodent droppings on the floor in the storage room used for chemicals. Storage room is located next to the dry storage room. Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 20959378

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of ice stored in wait station hand washing sink. Employee removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20959373

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above prep table behind cook line reach-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 20959372

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and potatoes stored on floor in front of dry storage room.

23-03-4

Detail 20959371

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top,of dish machine. Top of ice machine bin. Reach-in cooler gasket of reach-in cooler in room behind cook line. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 20959375

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water to hand washing sink at the end of the cook line doesn't work.

36-27-5

Detail 20959379

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line greasy.

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

31B-04-4

Detail 20445554

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink located between three compartment sink and grill missing hand wash sign.

23-03-4

Detail 20445557

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance around dispenser buttons on soda gun located at the bar.

24-01-4

Detail 20445556

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed dining tables preset with plates and silverware. Silverware were not wrapped, covered or protected, and plates were not inverted.

29-49-6

Detail 20445555

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler of prep table in kitchen with towels in water under containers