Islamorada Fish Company
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Islamorada Fish Company has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Islamorada restaurant, which scores around 69. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw oysters over stone crab claws
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in handwashing sink . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Alligator Flour storage container is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawers on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The walk-in freezer is in disrepair, no food in unit, parts are on order.
14-11-5
64
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled , chopper blade is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walking cooler
36-02-5
70
Sep 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.thawed raw tuna in unopened vacuum packaging .
01B-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna in unopened vacuum package in refrigerated drawers on cook line .
06-09-1
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line across from grill is not working, no food in this unit . The walk in cooler is in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At callback inspection the walk-in is cold holding @ 41-43F. The reach in unit on the cook line has a compressor on order and has no food in it. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees . cut tomatoes (60*F - Cold Holding); cheese (58*F) Items out of temperature for less than 4 hoursremoved and relocated to walk in cooler new cold items replaced with ice . Walk in cooler : potato salad (46*F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chowder (46*F - Cooling); Fish (43F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler : chower (46* F - Cold Holding); potato salad (46*F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Saute cooler , and walk-in cooler are not cold holding @41F. The Ac repair tech is on site and has adjusted the thermostat on cooler and recharged the system with Freon. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed partially thawed ROP RAW tuna in the walk-in in unopened package . The manager opened all the partially thawed packages of tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line across from grill is not working, no food in this unit . The walk in cooler is in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/hand is loose and spinning at plumbing fixture. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler are soiled . **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47F operator ice down the beef Shrimp in walk-in cooler @47F walk-in cooler door is open and plastic curtains are missing. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machines at outside bar are soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
67
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Feb 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, walk in cooler floor is unsealed concrete
36-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Islamorada Fish Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Islamorada Fish Company on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Islamorada Fish Company?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Islamorada Fish Company.
How does Islamorada Fish Company compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Islamorada Fish Company most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Islamorada Fish Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Islamorada Fish Company have averaged around four 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 three times per year on average.
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