Islamorada Fish Company
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Islamorada Fish Company has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 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 five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Dania Beach restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw calamari and marinated in a bowl to place on fryer, after discarded one glove and continue to grab clean tongs and clean plates, without washing hands first. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled onions (131F - Hot Holding); cream lobster sauce (101F - Hot Holding), food hot held less than two hours, observed food on double panning -employee reheated on stove to 167F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Step Latter in front of sink-service area, next to sushi station, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large machine in kitchen area, build up of black like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silver ware-spoons, knives and forks , behind sushi station, employee removed to be wash and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Below two cooling drawers in cook line, employee vetoed floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salad flip top, small bowl inside condiments, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet cloth on prep table in service area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 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
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed sushi station wiping knife and counter with plain water after sanitizer. Manager coached and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
22-54-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed walk-in cooler shelves and rolling rack with debris buildup. Operator removed to have cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean pan in dishroom. Operator removed, washed, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
86
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter on time, missing time label, on time at 11:00 am. Employee placed time label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on cart in cook line, manager emptied chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large machine in rear sushi bar **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not inverted, employee removed to be wash, in rear prep area of sushi station, employee removed to be washed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line, under steamer. Employee mopped the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
58
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in bag of rice by sushi station. Manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Islamorada Fish Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Islamorada Fish Company on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Islamorada Fish Company?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Islamorada Fish Company.
How does Islamorada Fish Company compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Islamorada Fish Company most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Islamorada Fish Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Islamorada Fish Company have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Islamorada Fish Company 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 Islamorada Fish Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Islamorada Fish Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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