Kindler
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Kindler seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Islamorada average 69, so Kindler trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Triple sink is set up and will be used to sanitize dishes, ordinary ammonium at 2 quarts per million Ecolab has been called. Technician is on the way to the restaurant. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked octopus in drawers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under herbs
21-05-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70 F Put on flat top to heat up **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
61
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked-endive (50*F - Cold Holding); cut greens (50*F - Cold Holding) over night in table top lift lid unint
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked-endive (50*F - Cold Holding); cut greens (50*F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exterior Back door to ice room has gap at edge of door and frame
35B-04-4
58
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The use and reuse of non food grade stones observed for food service in direct contact with cooked food..
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
64
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed the handwashing sink installed at the front cook line wood top serving area does not have any splash guard around it to insure that water is not splashing onto prepared plated food.
08B-36-4
78
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Can opener blade, Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over take out containers .
35B-02-4
82
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Glass washing machine at bar 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. 0 ppm chlorine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink @ bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar mats stored on hand wash sink at bar.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink @bar
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items , purses, stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice @ bar.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over single service items and clean glasses.
35B-02-4
Basic - Reach in cooler at bar and walk-in cooler gaskets are soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles, cups, improperly stored on the floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
35
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kindler last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kindler on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kindler?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kindler.
How does Kindler compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Kindler most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Kindler's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kindler have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kindler 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 Kindler inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kindler is inspected around two times per year on average.
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