Island Trading Post

450 Dock Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Nov 15, 2023

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Island Trading Post was last inspected on Nov 15, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Island Trading Post's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 15, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Cedar Key sits at 74, putting Island Trading Post on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored on floor near three-compartment sink. Manager removed oil from floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Employee added sanitizer water, 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer on prep table across from coffee machine. Employee cleaned mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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. Manager stated there are two employees, one has certification and the other doesn't.

53B-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine.

23-03-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine. Employee turned bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach-in cooler. Employee moved drink to bottom shelf of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Trading Post last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Trading Post on file is from Nov 15, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Trading Post?

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

How does Island Trading Post compare to other restaurants in Cedar Key?

Island Trading Post most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cedar Key average of 74.

Has Island Trading Post's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Island Trading Post have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island Trading Post means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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