Hideaway at the Cove
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Hideaway at the Cove seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses”, which has been cited three times.
Hideaway at the Cove's latest score of 100 sits above the Islamorada average of 69. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container covering leafy greens . Pink food service towel lining the containers of shrimp and tuna **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Glass washer at bar is at 200 + ppm chlorine , bar tender will notify the chef about concentration. **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to dump ice and lime **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Nando at bar magdell in kitchen **Warning**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
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
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Pink food service towel used in contact with tuna and shrimp in containers **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor **Warning**
25-05-4
39
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked fish in drawers not date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - The can opener blade is soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
74
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna is served as Tuna lettuce wrap and is not identified as raw on the menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink water @78F in prep kitchen 3 compartment sink. Engineering is on site to check the water . Engineering repaired the water heater during inspection, the hot water is at 93F
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in prep kitchen area , water @ 76F Handwashing sink in cook shack is 77F The engineer has repaired the hot water heater during inspection, the tank is heating 93F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface, the top of ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outdoor bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary
21-08-4
64
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48* **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Prep room hand wash sink missing faucet **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolergaskets at bar . Soda holsters, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.in cookshack water backing up with running handwash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mold like substance on ac vents in cook shack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walkinin cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
41
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in the cook shack
27-16-4
Intermediate - In the cook shack Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
27-19-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In ice machine and dish room ,
36-36-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled con reach in coolers in cook shack . Walk in cooler gaskets, exterior of ice machine are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - The hand wash sink in dishroom has no faucet . Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
29-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hideaway at the Cove last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hideaway at the Cove on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hideaway at the Cove?
Across the inspection record, “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hideaway at the Cove.
How does Hideaway at the Cove compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Hideaway at the Cove most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Hideaway at the Cove's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hideaway at the Cove have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hideaway at the Cove means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hideaway at the Cove inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hideaway at the Cove is inspected around two times per year on average.
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