Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County

WAHOOS BAR AND GRILLE

83413 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL 33036

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Jun 3, 2026
City
Islamorada, Village of Islands
County
Monroe
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.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24606034

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (45F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46F - Cold Holding) all items were put on ice to rapid cool Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24606037

High Priority - 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.

16-33-4

Detail 24606041

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

02B-01-5

Detail 24606035

Intermediate - 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

16-37-1

Detail 24606033

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

41-17-4

Detail 24606038

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 24606042

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

14-74-7

Detail 24606040

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. Lift lid unit in kitchen. Technician was called for repairs

24-08-4

Detail 24606039

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic clean drink cups stack while still wet

22-08-4

Detail 24606036

Basic - In prep room the Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 24606043

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-34-4

Detail 24276208

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: one vacuum breakers backflow preventers was install , two are necessary on the splitter , explained to new DO Patrick Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 24276209

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: At callback inspection there is no proof of food handler training . IFSEA training for some employees Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24276210

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The walk in cooler ceiling is rusting and wet with a mold like substance on the ceiling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24276211

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface Time Extended

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 14

08A-20-5

Detail 24127893

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24127882

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flat top Items were ice down to rapid cool . Not in drawers over night Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24127883

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24127887

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

31A-11-4

Detail 24127894

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in handwashing sink in kitchen Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24127891

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

02A-01-5

Detail 24127886

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24127889

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24127881

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

14-01-5

Detail 24127888

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24127884

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

14-11-5

Detail 24127885

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The walk in cooler ceiling is rusting and wet with a mold like substance on the ceiling Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24127892

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24127890

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-34-4

Detail 23741877

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation Time Extended

31A-10-4

Detail 23741878

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical supply line draining into handwash sink in prep room downstairs - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Chemical supply line draining into handwash sink in prep room downstairs Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23741875

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door back side of handle. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23741876

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23741879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: 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 Time Extended

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 19

35A-05-4

Detail 23730639

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 live roaches found inside oven on cook line . Oven does not work, the stove top does work .

03A-02-5

Detail 23730645

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding) observed in standup through refrigerator in back prep area

41-25-4

Detail 23730636

High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed boric acid roach powder on shelf next to prep sink.

29-34-4

Detail 23730638

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation

31A-10-4

Detail 23730643

Intermediate - Chemical supply line draining into handwash sink in prep room downstairs

22-02-4

Detail 23730637

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23730640

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in hand washing sink

31A-11-4

Detail 23730632

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

31B-02-4

Detail 23730633

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23730627

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen

31B-05-4

Detail 23730630

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

23-24-4

Detail 23730642

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handles.

51-11-4

Detail 23730634

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-11-5

Detail 23730635

Basic - 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

08B-38-4

Detail 23730628

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 23730641

Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire equipment between uses.

10-07-4

Detail 23730631

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

06-01-5

Detail 23730629

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, fish, and beef, thawing, and prep sink with no running water.

36-27-5

Detail 23730644

Basic - 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, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23413016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sauce (48F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding) unit is double pan with an container missing letting cold air out. All TCS FOODS was relocated to another cold holding unit.

29-34-4

Detail 23413015

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In downstairs prep room at splitter on red hose

22-02-4

Detail 23413018

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled in prep room

31B-05-4

Detail 23413010

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at downstairs prep room

22-20-5

Detail 23413007

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

51-11-4

Detail 23413008

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-04-4

Detail 23413011

Basic - 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

40-06-5

Detail 23413014

Basic - 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

14-72-4

Detail 23413013

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.

10-14-5

Detail 23413012

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.

10-17-4

Detail 23413017

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall conduit at prep room

10-20-4

Detail 23413009

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 22842487

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red hose in downstairs prep room

22-20-5

Detail 22842489

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22842486

Basic - Bag of flour stored on floor in storage area

51-11-4

Detail 22842484

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-04-5

Detail 22842485

Basic - Electrical Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed above the kitchen cookline .

23-03-4

Detail 22842488

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 22474359

High Priority - Raw ceviche food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22474351

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.pasta cooling overnight at 48F. Raw chicken @47F over night

03A-02-5

Detail 22474356

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); past (46F - Cold Holding);

29-34-4

Detail 22474364

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

01C-03-4

Detail 22474353

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22474363

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in handwash sink

31B-02-4

Detail 22474360

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22474355

Intermediate - 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

14-01-5

Detail 22474352

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order cup used in ceviche Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22474361

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Utensils stored on floor in buckets

10-17-4

Detail 22474358

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

10-20-4

Detail 22474362

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22474354

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in Mens bathroom used by employees. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22474357

Basic - Wood Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas . Cook line area

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 21854853

High Priority - 1Can of Mandarin oranges - Dented cans present. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 21854851

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole yellowtail stored on top of cooked chicken wings in stand up cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 21854855

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw beef over raw fish in standup reach in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 21854862

Intermediate - Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. I've machine interior is solid with mold like substance.

31A-11-4

Detail 21854863

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used by employee To fill bottle with water

51-11-4

Detail 21854858

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-34-5

Detail 21854857

Basic - Downstairs prep room The Ceiling is soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, in front of walk-in freezer and cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 21854861

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment and the wall In prep area downstairs.

10-20-4

Detail 21854860

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21854852

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Conch fritter scoop in standing water Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21854854

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in Mens bathroom used by employees.

33-16-4

Detail 21854864

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-11-4

Detail 21854859

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

06-01-5

Detail 21854865

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water

23-03-4

Detail 21854856

Basic - Wood shelving pnext to cook line is soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer gaskets are soiled.

Jul 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

27-06-4

Detail 21183519

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. At inside bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended*triple sink at bar hot water is 90F at callback inspection Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21183518

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At inside bar 87F. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: At callback inspection the hot water at inside bar Handwash sink and triple sink is 90F. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21183520

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair and doors do not shut properly in storage triple sink area and on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair and doors do not shut properly in storage triple sink area and on cook line. Gaskets have been ordered. Time Extended

36-58-4

Detail 21183517

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exposed plumbing p trap in present in food preparation or warewashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Observed exposed p-trap in ceiling of downstairs prep room . Time Extended

Jul 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 9Basic: 7Total: 19

03D-02-5

Detail 21178247

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings.

01B-02-5

Detail 21178255

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler overnight. At 50F 40 lbs.

03A-02-5

Detail 21178251

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding)STOP Sale calamari (44F - Cold Holding); crab (43F - Cold Holding); fish dip (47*F - Cold Holding) items put on Ice to rapid cool.

01C-05-4

Detail 21178242

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

01C-02-4

Detail 21178248

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

03D-15-4

Detail 21178243

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items such as chicken wings are covered while cooling in walk in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 21178249

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink.

27-06-4

Detail 21178246

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. At inside bar

31B-02-4

Detail 21178257

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen cook line .

31B-03-4

Detail 21178244

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At inside bar Handwash sink

27-16-4

Detail 21178258

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At inside bar 87F.

01C-03-4

Detail 21178252

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

14-74-7

Detail 21178241

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. Reach in unit in kitchen near fryer is not workin properly. Stand up units in triple sink area are not cooling properly.

12B-07-4

Detail 21178253

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

12B-12-5

Detail 21178245

Basic - 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.

08B-49-4

Detail 21178254

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Rice At bar in reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 21178250

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair and doors do not shut properly in storage triple sink area and on cook line

36-58-4

Detail 21178256

Basic - Exposed plumbing p trap in present in food preparation or warewashing area.

23-03-4

Detail 21178259

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are.

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21130323

High Priority - In stand up unit Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

08A-20-5

Detail 21130320

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

03A-02-5

Detail 21130324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); mushroom sauce (70F - Cold Holding); pasta (63F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (51F - Cold Holding) All items were put on ice , and relocated to walk in unit for rapid cool down

22-02-4

Detail 21130322

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21130317

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, bisque

01C-03-4

Detail 21130318

Intermediate - Some /oyster tags not marked with last date served.

14-74-7

Detail 21130321

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.

35B-02-4

Detail 21130319

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

01C-06-5

Detail 21130316

Basic - oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.

Nov 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 20641524

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

31A-11-4

Detail 20641523

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20641528

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

02A-01-4

Detail 20641529

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20641521

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers are stored on the floor Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20641526

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

35B-02-4

Detail 20641527

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20641525

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 20641522

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area