Castaways Isle
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Castaways Isle 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Jensen Beach average 80, so Castaways Isle trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at bar shut off and not accessible to employees at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
55
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Observed at least 3+ current employees with expired training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Same. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (44F - Cold Holding) rechecked 44F ; pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding) rechecked 47-48F ; sauerkraut (51F - Cold Holding) rechecked 50F ; ground beef (43F - Cold Holding) rechecked 43F Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to ice down product or move product to freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw ground beef over fully cooked crab cake mix at reach in cooler by grill. Raw bacon over ice cream at reach in freezer on cook line. Both products opened from commercial packaging. Raw ground bison over fully cooked pork belly not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
08A-02-6
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. Observed at least 3+ current employees with expired training.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler on cook line: Cole slaw (47F - Cooling) at 1:30; cooling since 11:00 - 47F at 2:13 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
52
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line: lettuce at 63F. per operator items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. In walk in cooler: Ham 45F stack in plastic container date marked 8/25. Per operator items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line: lettuce at 63F. per operator items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. In walk in cooler: Ham 45F date marked 8/25. Per operator items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - Near cook line- Back exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
70
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers (48F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding);in the two Avantico coolers at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to different coolers; beef (58F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler; foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; operator opened walk-in freezer door to chill foods; ** Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over hot dogs in Avantico cooler at cook line; raw shell eggs over cheese stuffed poppers in cooler at cook line; Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (110F - Hot Holding); in steam table at cook line; as per operator reheated to a boil on the stove before moved to steam table; food placed back in the stove to reheat to 165 F; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. sliced cheese (59-60F - Cooling)at 11:17 to 60-59 F at 11:35 since 10:45 ; in walk-in cooler; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; food moved to walk-in freezer to properly cool; **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit- walk-in cooler;
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at small cooler and cook line;
22-02-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding units at cook line and walk-in cooler;
05-04-4
Basic - Bowl used to dispense corn at pantry station Removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing- Tiles above dry storage racks by walk-in cooler
36-36-4
39
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken wings stored with cooked chicken wings, operator relocated cooked wings **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards on top of reach-in coolers stained -slicer sharpening tool has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease/food debris. -wall above battering station
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust. -vents above dishwasher
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of oven door handles, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle in flour container, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above grill have an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
58
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored raw beef properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler#1/cookline/corrective action taken/operator installed new thermometer. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine/corrective action taken/operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork belly/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Castaways Isle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Castaways Isle on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Castaways Isle?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Castaways Isle.
How does Castaways Isle compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
Castaways Isle most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Castaways Isle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Castaways Isle have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Castaways Isle means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Castaways Isle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Castaways Isle is inspected around three times per year on average.
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