Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County

CHEF ERIK’S SWORDFISH GRILL

79851 OVERSEAS HWY UNIT A, Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL 33036

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 Intermediate
Mar 19, 2025
City
Islamorada, Village of Islands
County
Monroe
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23640928

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

16-37-1

Detail 23640925

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

53B-13-5

Detail 23640930

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. Fernando laguana cook Edna , Armando.

08B-38-4

Detail 23640926

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

10-20-4

Detail 23640927

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

23-01-4

Detail 23640929

Basic - The ice machine exterior soiled with debris.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

22-42-4

Detail 23402210

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. @10 ppm COS 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23402204

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. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23402206

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. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 23402205

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 across from stove is not cold holding @41F or below . No TCS foods can be stored in this unit .

08B-38-4

Detail 23402207

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

51-13-4

Detail 23402208

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23402209

Basic - Walking cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris

Aug 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23058367

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 2024-06-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23058368

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 2024-06-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Time Extended

08B-43-4

Detail 23058366

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. The operator is updating plan review due to new plans to have an additional indoor area located at the existing retail shop on site. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At callback inspection this area is shown as enclosed seating and has not been enclosed. It is under roof but is open air seating. No food can be stored in this area until the area is enclosed as per approved plans. There are 2 standup glass door coolers holding canned and bottled drinks in this enclosed area. Time Extended

Jun 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

16-33-4

Detail 22927997

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22927995

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 2024-06-14: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22927994

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22927998

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 2024-06-14: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22927999

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed a chest type ice machine, a walk-in cooler and a walk-in freezer used by the restaurant that is on the property and is not on the approved plan review. These items are located in an area of the property that is not next to or in the restaurant area . These items need to be added to approved plans within 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed a chest type ice machine, a walk-in cooler and a walk-in freezer used by the restaurant that is on the property and is not on the approved plan review. These items are located in an area of the property that is not next to or in the restaurant area . These items need to be added to approved plans within 60 days. Time Extended

08B-43-4

Detail 22927996

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. The operator is updating plan review due to new plans to have an additional indoor area located at the existing retail shop on site. Time Extended

Jun 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22923167

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); Poultry (55*F - Cold Holding) items were put on ice or relocated to a working unit or walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-33-4

Detail 22923166

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

11-27-4

Detail 22923164

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

16-37-1

Detail 22923162

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

11-26-1

Detail 22923168

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

51-16-7

Detail 22923165

Intermediate - plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed a chest type ice machine, a walk-in cooler and a walk-in freezer used by the restaurant that is on the property and is not on the approved plan review. These items are located in an area of the property that is not next to or in the restaurant area . These items need to be added to approved plans within 60 days. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22923163

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 and possibly low boy unit are not cold holding at 41F or below . Repair technician was called for service of two units. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-43-4

Detail 22923161

Basic - Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. Warning