Island Hotel Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Island Hotel Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cedar Key restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Two unwrapped trays containing raw steak stored on top of box containing fully-cooked packaged crab meat inside reach-in cooler near dry storage room. Manager rearranged the items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two spoons and a pitcher stored down inside handwash sink in server station. Manager removed the items from the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in beer storage area at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Rusted rolling rack in kitchen, near cookline. 2. Exterior of reach-in freezer in rear storage room rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in wooden floor at corner of door frame in server station. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor in rear storage room. Box of potatoes and mesh bag of onions stored directly on floor in sry storage room. 2. Manager removed all food from the floor during this inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on sides of several plastic pans on clean dish shelf near cookline.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen corn thawing in bowl at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Corn is still partially frozen. Manager moved the corn to the sink under cool running water to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall at left side of fryer dripping with grease. 2. Floor below warewash sink soiled with dirt and/or debris.
36-50-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two personal drink cups stored on lower shelf of prep table at cookline, beside bottles of juice and clean dishes.
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty surface. Pans hanging against wall that is dripping with grease at cookline.
24-06-4
47
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package containing raw fish stored on shelf directly above gallons of milk inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Employee moved the raw fish to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Package of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above pan containing raw clams inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Employee moved the raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: One large portion of mahi mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The mahi mahi is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the mahi mahi must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tag dated with date the clams were opened, rather when the last clam was served. Inspector educated manager during this inspection.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag missing from pan containing mesh bag of clams. Manager found the proper tag and placed it with the clams during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
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. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. Manager stated they have 6 employees other than managers who handle food and have been employed more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use utensils stored directly on floor inside server station. Manager placed the utensils on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Several rusted shelves in kitchen near cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box containing fountain soda syrups stored directly on floor inside server station. Manager placed the soda syrups in a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: One large portion of mahi mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The mahi mahi is completely thawed. Package does have a label indicating the mahi mahi must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
06-09-1
39
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in front of kitchen: coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the Cole-slaw has not been in-use today and the restaurant has been closed since 2/25. Employee discarded the coleslaw during this inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in front of kitchen: coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the Cole-slaw has not been in-use today and the restaurant has been closed since 2/25. Stop sale issued. Inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen: shrimp (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the shrimp was thawed under running water 20 minutes prior and added ice to help cool the shrimp back down to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three bottles of "drain fly treatment" stored on shelf beside several boxes of fountain soda bags on lower shelf behind bar. Inspector had employee remove drain fly treatment from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Bleu cheese made with sour cream with date mark of 2/14 on shelf inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six reduced oxygen packages of tuna thawed inside packaging. Packaging does have a label indicating that it is to be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Employee stated the tuna was placed inside unit to thaw on Sunday 2/25.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris on prep table near cookline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle co training degreaser missing label on lower shelf of prep table near cookline.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in liquor storage area near bar. **Repeat Violation**
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. Six reduced oxygen packages of tuna thawed inside packaging. Packaging does have a label indicating that it is to be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Employee stated the tuna was placed inside unit to thaw on Sunday 2/25. Stop sale issued.
06-09-1
35
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on the floor in the corner of liquor storage room across from kitchen entrance. Observed 6 rodent droppings on shelf in back corner of liquor storage room across from kitchen entrance. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of rice stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Manager stated item prepared two days earlier, manager placed proper date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda stored on floor in bar area. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in laundry room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezers in laundry area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored on top of reach-in freezer in laundry room.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of beef stored in reach-in cooler next to laundry room. Manager placed lid on container.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime buildup inside of kitchen dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank beneath bar.
51-11-4
50
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from dining room. Manager stated item at proper temperature at 7 am. Manager moved item to reach-in cooler across from ovens to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on counter next to oven. Manager stated eggs placed on counter 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Eggs moved to cooler: ambient temperature 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ready to eat tomato on plate for guest. Employee rinsed off tomato and placed on plate with tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. Manager primed machine, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
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. Salmon stored in reach-in cooler across from ovens. Manager had employee cut slits in packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen entrance from dining room. Employee removed drink from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coffee machine in wait station. Top of dish machine in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Window broken in dry storage area adjacent to hotel laundry room.
35B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread stored in reach-in freezer in dry storage area adjacent to laundry room. Manager placed cover on item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
33
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine next to three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager stated they would sanitize dishes in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pan inside of ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in mens restroom in bar area.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of oven on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach-in cooler across from ice machine.
08B-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Hotel Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Hotel Restaurant on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Hotel Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Island Hotel Restaurant.
How does Island Hotel Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cedar Key?
Island Hotel Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cedar Key average of 74.
Has Island Hotel Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Hotel Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Island Hotel Restaurant 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 Island Hotel Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Hotel Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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