Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County

SQUARE GROUPER-ISLAMORADA

80460 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL 33036

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 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

Warning Issued

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

29-37-4

Detail 24606790

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24606793

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24606789

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw or undercooked Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24606797

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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24606796

Basic - Container of cut lettuce stored on floor in the walk-in cooler Warning

13-04-4

Detail 24606795

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24606791

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

25-05-4

Detail 24606792

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in dry storage room Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24606794

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water Warning

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 24158710

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container under micro greens Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24158716

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in lift lid unit on cook line The seafood was double panned and stacked high over rim of container. Secondary pan was removed and fish and shrimp were relocated to the walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24158709

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 110F The cheese sauce is being reheated to 165 F for hot holding Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 24158718

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu

14-14-4

Detail 24158714

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in butter on cookline

12B-01-4

Detail 24158717

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observe and employee eat at prep counter.

13-04-4

Detail 24158713

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 24158708

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer

10-08-5

Detail 24158711

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice @ ice machine outside Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24158715

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The outdoor mop sink is disconnected from the drain line.

45-02-4

Detail 24158712

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-37-4

Detail 23710090

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 23710093

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

21-05-5

Detail 23710091

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface, covering fruit olives, peppers in the bar

10-20-4

Detail 23710092

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

45-02-4

Detail 23710094

At bar entrance the Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 23418424

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

02B-01-5

Detail 23418427

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

14-14-4

Detail 23418432

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

22-20-5

Detail 23418430

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23418425

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23418428

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler Repeat Violation

10-13-5

Detail 23418429

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 23418426

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23418431

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

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

29-37-4

Detail 23418436

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. * Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 23418437

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 2024-12-12: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23418438

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23418433

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: At callback inspection oberserved Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23418439

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs , panko Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs , panko Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23418435

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Food stored on floor in the walk-in freeze Time Extended

10-13-5

Detail 23418440

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Time Extended

10-12-5

Detail 23418434

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine Time Extended

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 22

02C-01-5

Detail 23052686

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chowder dated 8/1 in walk-in cooler Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23052684

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chowder in walk-in cooler dated 8/1 Warning

29-37-4

Detail 23052697

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23052690

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw 45 F , Chef Settled the container further in to ice . Chowder in walk-in cooler at 46F, butter at 45 F Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23052680

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

53A-03-7

Detail 23052687

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Robert Henion 2/19/19 Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23052693

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23052691

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23052694

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23052695

Intermediate - No soap provided at the bar handwash sink. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23052696

Intermediate - The bar Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing., used for dumping and dirty glass stored in front of sink Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23052681

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

14-01-5

Detail 23052679

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs , panko Warning

24-27-4

Detail 23052682

Basic - Clean tongs stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 23052699

Basic - Cook is eating while preparing food. The chef told the cook not to eat while preparing food , and to wash his hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23052688

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook put his meal on food prep counter on cook line Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23052683

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer Warning

10-13-5

Detail 23052692

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 23052685

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23052698

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cookli e Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23052700

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23052689

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler the unit across from the grill on the cook line . Warning

Jan 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 22545675

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs

24-27-4

Detail 22545673

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Tongs hanging on shelf next to soap paper towels and handwash sink Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22545674

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 22545672

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 22545671

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22545670

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

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 22517339

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 touching ready to eat food , with out wearing gloves. Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 22517343

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Garbage can used to hold fryer basket and food that is being breaded for frying Chef change method of breading onions.,using food safe clean container for breading. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22517346

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22517345

Intermediate - The bar Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in handwash sink at bar

08B-38-4

Detail 22517341

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and in dry storage area

10-08-5

Detail 22517342

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22517344

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22517340

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

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22094888

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

11-27-4

Detail 22094890

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 22094887

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.

06-09-1

Detail 22094892

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish , tuna ,bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22094891

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer and cooler

24-27-4

Detail 22094889

Basic - Tongs, Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

Apr 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

10-13-5

Detail 21951461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Time Extended

10-12-5

Detail 21951460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machines. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Time Extended

10-14-5

Detail 21951462

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outside the Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Outside the Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Time Extended

21-38-4

Detail 21951463

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor Time Extended

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 21729910

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21729907

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21729913

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. Training booklets on site from Safe Staff .no training for food handlers on site at time of inspection.

27-16-4

Detail 21729916

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The bar Handwash sink hot water handler does not work .

31B-04-4

Detail 21729911

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

06-09-1

Detail 21729915

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 tuna in ROP packaging thawing. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21729909

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-13-5

Detail 21729914

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

10-12-5

Detail 21729908

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machines.

08B-38-4

Detail 21729912

Basic - Oil containers stored on floor in kitchen . Shell eggs stored in walk-in cooler on the floor

10-14-5

Detail 21729917

Basic - Outside the Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.

21-38-4

Detail 21729918

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21097924

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. At bar chlorine @0ppm

22-45-4

Detail 21097930

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Ice cooling stick on floor in freezer , all glasses at bar dish machine will be sanitized in triple sink .

29-37-4

Detail 21097928

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21097932

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

51-11-4

Detail 21097920

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

08B-47-4

Detail 21097921

Basic - Cases of fish not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

36-32-5

Detail 21097926

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in womens bathroom on second floor.

13-04-4

Detail 21097931

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 21097925

Basic - Food stored on floor In walk in freezer, and in dry storage upstairs. Flour , oil container plastic bottles of water, cornmeal

10-12-5

Detail 21097929

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

10-20-4

Detail 21097927

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21097923

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In Mens bathroom downstairs and upstairs

29-08-4

Detail 21097922

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Exterior Mop sink drain line is not connected to plumbing line, the water drains into the rocks next to sink .

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 20712538

High Priority - Bar 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. 0 ppm chlorine

22-02-4

Detail 20712543

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20712541

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty glasses in front of handwash sink at bar

16-37-1

Detail 20712548

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20712535

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20712544

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 20712540

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-38-4

Detail 20712547

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer

10-13-5

Detail 20712539

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

10-12-5

Detail 20712534

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

10-20-4

Detail 20712536

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20712533

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

23-03-4

Detail 20712542

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine is soiled .

29-08-4

Detail 20712545

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Outside Mop sink is broken , cracked on the bottom

21-07-4

Detail 20712537

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonium @0ppm

21-38-4

Detail 20712546

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.