Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County

GEIGER KEY FISH CAMP

5 GEIGER RD., Big Coppitt Key, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
May 12, 2026
City
Big Coppitt Key
County
Monroe
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.

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

01B-13-4

Detail 24571409

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed 10 packages of thawed raw tuna inside ROP at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed 1 thawed ROP of cut raw tuna inside walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 24571405

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached person in charge. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached person in charge. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24571408

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at dry storage area soiled with black substance. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled. Observed wall and ceiling soiled with black debris at dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed ceiling at dry storage area soiled with black substance. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled. Observed wall and ceiling soiled with black debris at dish area. Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 24571407

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 10 packages of thawed raw tuna inside ROP at walk in cooler. Discussed with manager and provided hand out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed 1 thawed ROP of cut raw tuna inside walk in cooler. Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 24571410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of keg walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed standing water on floor in front of keg walk in cooler. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24571411

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24571406

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler near hand sink at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler near hand sink at cook line. Time Extended

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 24407454

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Also observed sanitizer cycle takes place before rinse cycle. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 24407452

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle soiled dishes at dish area and then began touching clean plates on shelf. Manager coached employee. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24407456

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed 10 packages of thawed raw tuna inside ROP at walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24407458

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (67F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed product in walk in cooler. Observed butter (54F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for less than 2 hours. Manager removed lid from product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24407461

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at dish area. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24407459

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached person in charge. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24407455

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at dry storage area soiled with black substance. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled. Observed wall and ceiling soiled with black debris at dish area. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24407457

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. Observed 10 packages of thawed raw tuna inside ROP at walk in cooler. Discussed with manager and provided hand out. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24407462

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of keg walk in cooler. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24407460

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24407453

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler near hand sink at cook line. Warning

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23964321

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (50 F - Cooling); conch fritters (52 F - Cooling)inside the walk freezer. Food was date marked on 8/17/25. Stop sale was issued.

01B-02-5

Detail 23964325

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (50 F - Cooling); conch fritters (52 F - Cooling)inside the walk cooler. Food was date marked on 8/17/25. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23964324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (50 F - Cooling); conch fritters (52 F - Cooling)inside the walk cooler. Food was date marked on 8/17/25. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23964326

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23964331

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23964327

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 92°F in the grill.

23-03-4

Detail 23964329

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Employee cleaned them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23964328

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage stored inside reach in freezer. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23964322

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23964323

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking under the hand wash sink by the dishwasher machine.

21-12-4

Detail 23964330

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 23689815

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies inside walk in cooler. Also 2 live flies in ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed 1 live fly inside walk in cooler. Also 2 live flies in the kitchen area. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23689824

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw (62 cold holding); lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (61F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); (); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); milk (60F - Cold Holding); burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); octopus (60F - Cold Holding). In walk in cooler. Also blue cheese (61F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); shrimp (62F - Cold Holding) in drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. For less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed food items under ice bag, while they waiting for technicians. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed shrimp (63 F - cold holding) boiled eggs ( 62F cold holding) ham (60 F cold holding).cheese (64F cold holding) inside the reach in cooler by the front line. As per employee food was placed at 10:00 AM . Stop sale was issued. Admin Complaint

05-05-4

Detail 23689821

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ambient thermometer stuck on 41F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ambient thermometer stuck on 27 F. Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 23689814

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23689823

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front line. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23689816

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the electric panel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Hole in or other damage to wall. By the electric panel. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23689818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23689817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 23689819

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Most prep tables bottom shelves in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Most prep tables bottom shelves in the kitchen. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23689822

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23689820

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 21

35A-02-7

Detail 23681115

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies inside walk in cooler. Also 2 live flies in ware washing area. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23681116

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor in front of walk in cooler door. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23681103

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw (62 cold holding); lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (61F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49°F - Cold Holding); (); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); milk (60F - Cold Holding); burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); octopus (60F - Cold Holding). In walk in cooler. Also blue cheese (61F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); shrimp (62F - Cold Holding) in drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. For less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed food items under ice bag, while they waiting for technicians. Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-05-4

Detail 23681120

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ambient thermometer stuck on 41F. Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 23681119

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23681105

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23681104

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

51-11-4

Detail 23681108

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23681114

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

06-09-1

Detail 23681117

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. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23681107

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23681106

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23681102

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Water on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it, Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23681111

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the electric panel. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23681109

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23681110

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23681113

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23681112

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Most prep tables bottom shelves in the kitchen. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 23681121

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23681122

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23681118

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 23021832

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); cooked vegetables (115F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. Cook placed containers on flat top grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

16-23-4

Detail 23021836

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

36-34-5

Detail 23021837

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance at dry storage area and ware washing area. Employee began removing substance. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 23021835

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside standing reach in cooler across from ware washing area.

10-01-5

Detail 23021834

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching bread crumbs inside container. Manager rearranged scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23021831

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holsters soiled at bar.

29-17-4

Detail 23021833

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar.

Oct 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-74-7

Detail 22299525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. 2 lift lid units on cookline are not cold holding at 41F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: The reach-in units were checked and a thermostat is need for one unit . And the other unit is being replaced. The units has been ordered. Ice is used at time of inspection to help cold holding at 41F or below. Time Extended

Sep 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22265696

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. scallops (56F - Cold Holding); Poultry (57F - Cold Holding); breaded oysters (58F - Cold Holding); Fish (56F - Cold Holding) As per the manager Alex the food was not in this unit out of temp more than 4 hours. All TCS items relocated to walk-in unit.

22-02-4

Detail 22265692

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled

16-23-4

Detail 22265694

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

14-74-7

Detail 22265693

Basic - 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. 2 lift lid units on cookline are not cold holding at 41F.

23-01-4

Detail 22265695

Basic - Ice machine machine exterior soiled.

May 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 22016584

High Priority - In walk-in Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.

01B-02-5

Detail 22016587

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings and conch fritters out of temp overnight in reach in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 22016583

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (50F - Cold Holding); conch fritter (52F - Cold Holding)

11-27-4

Detail 22016588

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. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22016586

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22016591

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 22016589

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

36-73-4

Detail 22016590

Basic - Bar Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

14-11-5

Detail 22016582

Basic - Bar Handwash sink in poor repair.

06-09-1

Detail 22016592

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. mahi thawing in cooler was taken out of package . Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22016585

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 21813614

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked wings (57F - Cooling) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per employee, item was prepared on the previous night.

22-43-4

Detail 21813604

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 150ppm. Manager added quaternary tablets to solution. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21813611

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked wings (57F - Cooling) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per employee, item was prepared on the previous night.

03B-01-6

Detail 21813607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken quarters (83F - Hot Holding) at hot holding cabinet at preparation area. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee to reheat item to 165F.

11-27-4

Detail 21813610

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21813605

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.

36-06-4

Detail 21813606

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed near keg walk in cooler and ware washing area.

36-34-5

Detail 21813612

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance at ware washing area.

24-05-4

Detail 21813616

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not stored inverted near expo area. Employee placed items underneath shelving. Observed ice buckets not inverted near ice machine. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21813613

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. Observed packages of raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employee cut packages. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21813609

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor near cook line. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 21813615

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.

36-30-4

Detail 21813603

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed near breaker box across from ware washing area.

29-11-4

Detail 21813608

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink onto floor at cook line.