Craig's Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Craig's Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Tavernier average 71, so Craig's Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slaw (47*F - Cold Holding); sauce (47*F - Cold Holding) TCS foods were relocated to the walk-in cooler to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwashing sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. observed a new storage area and prep area where the fryer existing walk-in cooler was. This area is unfinished and no plans have been submitted or approved for this area. Mop sink has been removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Alvaro, Eric, Sal **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy door gaskets is in disrepair, door on cold holding unit will not stay closed. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. they remodeled storage prep area has not been completed. There are open areas in the ceiling and around the doorway that are concerned for environmental contamination. **Warning**
35B-04-4
41
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer lade and guard **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: At callback, inspection, observed food debris on slicer blade and slicer guard and slicer push plate. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in bathroom used by employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: A callback inspection observed one restroom used by employees with no water at the hand wash sink **Admin Complaint**
27-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. observed a new walk-in cooler and a new prep area that has been added the the establishment with no approved plans on base at time of inspection The new Prep area has a slicer , oven , mixer and dry storage area . No handwashing sink is installed in the new prep area at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: At callback inspection there an no plans submitted for the remodel of back work area. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: observe mold like substance on drop inside ice machine **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: observed tongs on equipment door handle **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The new prep area is not fully enclosed due to unfinished walls and door ways that lead to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The new prep area is not fully enclosed due to unfinished walls and door ways that lead to the outside **Admin Complaint**
35B-04-4
61
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in bathroom used by employees. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer lade and guard **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar handwashing sink has container stored in it. Strainer in kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. observed a new walk-in cooler and a new prep area that has been added the the establishment with no approved plans on base at time of inspection The new Prep area has a slicer , oven , mixer and dry storage area . No handwashing sink is installed in the new prep area at time of inspection. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
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**
12B-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored directly on top of ice machine **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The new prep area is not fully enclosed due to unfinished walls and door ways that lead to the outside. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Uncovered cut limes stored near handwashing sink exposed to splash. Pitcher of water under paper towels at hand washing sink **Warning**
08B-54-4
43
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45 - Cold Holding); Poultry (46 - Cold Holding) in the walk-in freezer .TCS foods relocated to stand up freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The kitchen handwashing sink has a strainer in it .
31A-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - The walk-in freezer in poor repair., not solid frozen, walk-in doors in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.
23-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar handwashing sink
31B-04-4
61
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: No soap provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler and freezer doors are in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Walk-in cooler and freezer doors are in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at new bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at new bar area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays covering handwash sink in wait station area **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwash sink in the kitchen **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean containers stored on floor. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler and freezer doors are in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, oil containers on the floor . **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at new bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles , dinner napkins, to go container improperly stored on the floor **Warning**
25-05-4
29
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Form was emailed to operator - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at bar **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler door in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Walk-in cooler door in poor repair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink has been removed from wait station area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: At callback inspection there is a hand wash sink installed in the new wait station area, it is not working and is not connected to plumbing or drain . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area 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 existing bar has been changed/ remodeled . A new bar and counter top have been installed that has changed the existing bar layout including handwash sink location and ice bins. Also Bathrooms have been changed. which must be submitted to plan review. The existing plan on file is from 2019. Submit the completed remodel including bathrooms, office ,storage room and bar and wait station area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: At callback inspection no plans have been submitted or approved for the bar remodel as per plan review. As per the owner there was a fire in the restaurant in Jan 22 And they were closed for repairs. Justin forgot and He never submitted drawing for approval. A new bar and counter top have been installed that has changed the existing bar layout including handwash sink location and ice bins. Also Bathrooms have been changed. And storage room changed which must be submitted to plan review. The existing plan on file is from 2019. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: A remodel application was submitted on 3/14/23 As per plan review it has not been assigned to a plan reviewer at callback date. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water to handwash sink in new bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: At callback inspection the handwash sink at new bar and handwash sink in wait station have no hot water or cold water and are not working. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and freezer door is in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and freezer door is in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Oil containers stored on floor in storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Oil containers stored on floor in storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed observed plumbing lines including P trap are exposed on ceiling in storage room holding paper goods and food items . - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: at callback inspection I observed the Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed observed plumbing lines including P trap are exposed on ceiling in storage room holding paper goods and food items . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
36-04-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Craig's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Craig's Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Craig's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Craig's Restaurant.
How does Craig's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tavernier?
Craig's Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavernier average of 71.
Has Craig's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Craig's Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Craig's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Craig's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Craig's Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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