Chef Drew's Island Catering

88005 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070

Catering

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Chef Drew's Island Catering stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That's lower than the typical Tavernier restaurant, which scores around 71. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage

31A-11-4

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

16-37-1

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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**

53B-01-5

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/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of utensils in hand wash sink **Warning**

31A-11-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for Storage .

31A-11-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - damage to wall next to fryer

36-24-5

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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**

11-27-4

11-26-1

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to fryers

36-24-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink has items stored in it .

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Observed damage to wall next to triple sink.

36-24-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Drew's Island Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Drew's Island Catering on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Drew's Island Catering?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chef Drew's Island Catering.

How does Chef Drew's Island Catering compare to other restaurants in Tavernier?

Chef Drew's Island Catering most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavernier average of 71.

Has Chef Drew's Island Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef Drew's Island Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chef Drew's Island Catering 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 Chef Drew's Island Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Drew's Island Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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