Ivey House

605 Buckner Ave N, Everglades City, FL 34139

Other

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ivey House five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Florida sits at 72, putting Ivey House on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The food service license expired on 12/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at either handwashing washing sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.provided operator wthe employee reporting agreement. Employees began reading and signing the agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food safety managers certification for Amit Patel and Jonathan Konopack have expired. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ivey House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ivey House on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ivey House?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ivey House.

Has Ivey House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ivey House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ivey House 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 Ivey House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ivey House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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