Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County

THE TWISTED SHRIMP

87745 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL 33036

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Jan 8, 2026
City
Islamorada, Village of Islands
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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24289531

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in handwashing sink

31B-03-4

Detail 24289530

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

22-20-5

Detail 24289533

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

21-12-4

Detail 24289532

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23974065

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) All TCS Items were relocated to another cold holding unit to rapid cool until repairs can be made to walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 23974062

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23974060

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash.

53B-13-5

Detail 23974064

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. Franklin Moreira

14-74-7

Detail 23974061

Basic - Cold holding equipment , walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Temperature at 45F.

13-03-4

Detail 23974063

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 23621398

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-09-4

Detail 23621394

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times., garbage can in front of hand washing sink

31B-02-4

Detail 23621397

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

22-20-5

Detail 23621395

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

22-08-4

Detail 23621396

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-42-4

Detail 23230467

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23230466

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared Ahi tuna on the menu not identified as raw or undercooked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23230468

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Brandy moreira Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: 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. Brandy moreira Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23230469

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.the walk-in. Cooler door is soiled with moldlike substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Walkin Cooler door is soiled with moldlike substance Time Extended

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

08A-20-5

Detail 23227157

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork bacon in the walkin cooler Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23227152

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding) as per cook these items have been out of temp less than 4 hours and were put into freezer to rapid cool. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23227149

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23227155

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad in hand wash sink Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23227154

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

53B-13-5

Detail 23227156

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. Brandy moreira Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23227159

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

22-20-5

Detail 23227153

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

14-74-7

Detail 23227158

Basic - Cold holding equipment , the walk-in. Cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding). The manager was informed about the walk-in cooler temperature and the owner was notified to call a service technician to repair cooler. All TCS foods were relocated to the freezer. The walk-in cooler can not be used to store TCS foods until repairs are completed and cold holding is 41F or lower. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23227161

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to the door on stand up cooler in kitchen Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 23227160

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23227151

Basic - Large pots not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23227150

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.the walk-in. Cooler door is soiled with moldlike substance Warning

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-42-4

Detail 22909744

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22909742

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: 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. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22909745

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 22909743

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 22909746

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Time Extended

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

29-42-4

Detail 22720964

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22720956

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 22720957

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container of cleaner is stored in hand wash sink Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22720960

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to mop sink Warning

51-14-7

Detail 22720954

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - observed an outdoor bar area that is being added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22720965

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22720961

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22720951

Basic - 5 gallon bucket of soysauce stored-on floor in walk-in cooler Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22720959

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

06-09-1

Detail 22720953

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. Chef open packaging during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22720966

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. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22720963

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored directly on top of ice machine with out clean containers Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22720962

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

51-13-4

Detail 22720952

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22720958

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ROP tuna in reach in cooler, still partially frozen but not removed from the packaging. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22720955

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

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

09-01-4

Detail 22419360

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. Chef chopping onions for salsa without wearing gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22419361

High Priority - Raw animal food , shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food margarine , in walk-in cooler

03B-01-6

Detail 22419364

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 109F

11-27-4

Detail 22419362

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22419369

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board in handwash sink

31B-02-4

Detail 22419365

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

11-26-1

Detail 22419372

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

51-11-4

Detail 22419363

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

06-09-1

Detail 22419359

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.

10-12-5

Detail 22419373

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

10-20-4

Detail 22419370

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

10-06-5

Detail 22419374

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle laying in cooked rice while cooling. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22419371

Basic - Stand up Freezer gaskets in poor repair.

06-01-5

Detail 22419368

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing conch fritter mix on table

42-01-4

Detail 22419366

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

22-16-4

Detail 22419367

Basic - White freezer interior bottom floor has accumulation of soil residues.

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22158914

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.poster was emailed to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 22158915

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bag in handwash sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bag and cutting boards in handwash sink . Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 22158916

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: At call back inspection the Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna, Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22158912

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22158911

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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22158913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in mop sink area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Floor tiles in disrepair in mop sink area Time Extended

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 22005334

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen bottle on /above food storage shelf and prep table

08A-04-5

Detail 22005341

High Priority - Raw beef and bacon stored over or with unwashed produce in walk-in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 22005338

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 48F

11-27-4

Detail 22005344

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.poster was emailed to operator.

31A-11-4

Detail 22005343

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

53A-01-7

Detail 22005337

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

02B-01-5

Detail 22005340

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22005335

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

11-26-1

Detail 22005336

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.

36-17-5

Detail 22005339

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in mop sink area

42-03-5

Detail 22005342

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools and joint compound stored on or above shelves above microwave and food storage

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 21701803

High Priority - Container of medicine, hydrogen peroxide,improperly stored on shelf over food

08A-05-6

Detail 21701810

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over peppers in reach in cooler

31A-09-4

Detail 21701807

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bagged soup on handwash sink , thawing

31A-11-4

Detail 21701814

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21701805

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

51-11-4

Detail 21701802

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

13-04-4

Detail 21701808

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

13-03-4

Detail 21701815

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

23-03-4

Detail 21701812

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in Cooler door is soiled on the edge where hands are touching.

08B-38-4

Detail 21701806

Basic - Oil containers are stored on floor.

25-05-4

Detail 21701809

Basic - Single-service articles , take out containers improperly stored on shelving under paint containers.

38-05-4

Detail 21701804

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light in dry storage area

06-01-5

Detail 21701811

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing on table , still frozen , bag with soup thawing on top of hand wash sink

25-02-4

Detail 21701813

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at front counter