Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County

HIDEAWAY AT THE COVE

84457 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL 33036

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Apr 30, 2026
City
Islamorada, Village of Islands
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

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

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24550354

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bottles of chemicals

16-37-1

Detail 24550353

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 24550352

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On-Site

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

14-86-1

Detail 24129270

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container covering leafy greens . Pink food service towel lining the containers of shrimp and tuna Warning

41-18-4

Detail 24129269

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Glass washer at bar is at 200 + ppm chlorine , bar tender will notify the chef about concentration. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24129267

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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24129266

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to dump ice and lime Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24129271

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

53B-01-5

Detail 24129265

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. Nando at bar magdell in kitchen Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24129272

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. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 24129264

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Pink food service towel used in contact with tuna and shrimp in containers Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24129263

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

25-05-4

Detail 24129268

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor Warning

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 23753061

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked fish in drawers not date marked

22-02-4

Detail 23753062

Intermediate - The can opener blade is soiled with food debris

10-12-5

Detail 23753063

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine in the kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23753060

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

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

02B-01-5

Detail 23628057

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna is served as Tuna lettuce wrap and is not identified as raw on the menu.

27-06-4

Detail 23628056

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink water @78F in prep kitchen 3 compartment sink. Engineering is on site to check the water . Engineering repaired the water heater during inspection, the hot water is at 93F

27-16-4

Detail 23628059

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in prep kitchen area , water @ 76F Handwashing sink in cook shack is 77F The engineer has repaired the hot water heater during inspection, the tank is heating 93F Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 23628061

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface, the top of ice machine between uses. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23628060

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

21-08-4

Detail 23628058

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22280895

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48* Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22280900

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22280897

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22280894

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22280903

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

29-09-4

Detail 22280892

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Prep room hand wash sink missing faucet Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22280901

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22280902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolergaskets at bar . Soda holsters, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22280896

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.in cookshack water backing up with running handwash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 22280898

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mold like substance on ac vents in cook shack Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22280893

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walkinin cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 22280899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. Time Extended

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22176431

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48* Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22176432

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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22176434

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar are soiled. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22176435

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

11-26-1

Detail 22176433

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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-09-4

Detail 22176428

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Prep room hand wash sink missing faucet Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22176427

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

23-03-4

Detail 22176436

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolergaskets at bar . Soda holsters, Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22176438

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.in cookshack water backing up with running handwash sink Warning

36-50-4

Detail 22176429

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mold like substance on ac vents in cook shack Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22176430

Basic - Walkinin cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 22176437

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Warning

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

27-19-4

Detail 21167397

Intermediate - In the cook shack Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.

31B-02-4

Detail 21167391

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

27-16-4

Detail 21167392

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in the cook shack

36-36-4

Detail 21167393

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In ice machine and dish room ,

22-08-4

Detail 21167396

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21167394

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled con reach in coolers in cook shack . Walk in cooler gaskets, exterior of ice machine are soiled.

29-09-4

Detail 21167395

Basic - The hand wash sink in dishroom has no faucet . Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.

Jul 1, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31A-10-4

Detail 20312892

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 20312894

Intermediate - In main kitchen area Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing . Cloth stored on sink and drain line in sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 20312895

Intermediate - The cook shack Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard circles are stored in the handwash sink.

36-36-4

Detail 20312897

Basic - Ceiling tile missing and damaged in kitchen area/ prep area

14-74-7

Detail 20312890

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. At the bar all refrigeration is in disrepair.

36-02-5

Detail 20312893

Basic - Cook shack floor is Unsealed concrete floor .

23-03-4

Detail 20312891

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. AC unit and Shelving in cook shack has debris on it . Cutting board in cook shack is soiled

25-05-4

Detail 20312896

Basic - Observed single service drink cups stored on floor in prep kitchen.