Crooked Palm Cabana

90184 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Crooked Palm Cabana appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Tavernier restaurant, which scores around 71. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 87 F Chicken was covered and put on the stove to reheat. Fresh garlic in oil @75F Oil and garlic was refrigeratedTPHC form was emailed to GM **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane cans over hot holding unit butane was relocated **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. The Can opener blade is soiled

22-02-4

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 20, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48F Beef was relocated to freezer for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of dishes and chemicals **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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-05-6

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. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored outside on shelving **Warning**

24-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed outdoor cold food storage , refrigerator and freezer. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-13-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Mar 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crooked Palm Cabana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crooked Palm Cabana on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crooked Palm Cabana?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crooked Palm Cabana.

How does Crooked Palm Cabana compare to other restaurants in Tavernier?

Crooked Palm Cabana most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavernier average of 71.

Has Crooked Palm Cabana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crooked Palm Cabana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crooked Palm Cabana 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 Crooked Palm Cabana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crooked Palm Cabana is inspected around three times per year on average.

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