Lazy Days Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Lazy Days Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 10 violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Islamorada average 69, so Lazy Days Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw conch over produce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pots on the floor and dishes in handwashing sink
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover is soiled in produce walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.
23-01-4
39
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw conch over dressing in reach in cooler raw shell eggs over cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry thawing at 53 F was relocated to the walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in handwashing sink in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Downstairs Ceiling has mold-like substance over single service items
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Plumbing lines exposed in the downstairs storage room use for single service items **Repeat Violation**
36-04-5
39
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw conch ceviche stored over onions is produce cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items sired in downstairs bar handwashing sink , creating no access
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.downstairs bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.downstairs bar
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin down stairs **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Downstairs Ice machine exterior soiled with mold like substance
23-01-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Downstairs ice scoop on dirty surface.
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.downstairs bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.the produce walk-in cooler fan guard is covered in dust and debris
23-03-4
Basic - Storage room Ceiling soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. This area down stairs is used to store single service items
36-34-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. observed plumbing drain lines exposed in the downstairs storage area holding single service items and clean glassware. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-04-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Downstairs bar
29-17-4
37
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-13-4
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. 0 ppm chlorine at dishwasher. 100 ppm Eco lab repaired dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. chlorine at 100 ppm in dish washer **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish room
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Wait station area Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Dressing stored on floor in storage room
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.dish room
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.observed several plumbing supply lines and drain lines exposed in the downstairs bar area and ice machine room and in the fry storage room. Renovations are in progress in dry storage room . The bar and ice machine room need a covered ceiling area around the drain traps.
36-04-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed a triple sink in the open air bar .
16-25-5
22
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in wait station Also in the ice machine downstairs at wait station area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine downstairs at wait station area **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in downstairs storage room , trash standing water and non smooth tile flooring **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in downstairs storage room , trash standing water and non smooth tile flooring , floor is not smooth and easily cleanable. Potion type stones are on the floor **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed bread and tools in downstairs waitstation area that is not enclosed , thus room has no doors . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: At callback inspection the room downstairs has food storage equipment including stand up freezer,hot holding equipment clean dishes, single service items . This area is open to environmental contamination. **Admin Complaint**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the upstairs mop sink has no faucets for water supply **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Mop sink has been relocated to downstairs , but has no hot water. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor and under exposed plumbing lines and soiled ceiling **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor and under exposed plumbing lines and soiled ceiling Single service items stored in an area with Exposed plumbing lines in downstairs storage area **Admin Complaint**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage room downstairs, Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Storage room downstairs, Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage. **Admin Complaint**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upstairs ice machine area in front of walk-in coolers Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also the Produce Walk-in cooler floor . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Upstairs ice machine area in front of walk-in coolers Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also the Produce Walk-in cooler floor The GM Ryan states that the floors are scheduled for tile installation next week. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in downstairs storage area holding clean glasses drink mixes, and single service items by the case. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in downstairs storage area holding clean glasses drink mixes, and single service items by the case **Admin Complaint**
36-04-5
64
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw conch stored over dressings in reach in cooler in prep area. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice guard is soiled with grease and food debris . The can upended blade is soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fry Cook rinsed utensils in handwash sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At upstairs seafood retail area **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At upstairs seafood retail area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Upstairs , The ice machine exterior soiled. **Warning**
23-01-4
Basic - Upstairs Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside, opens to managers office and mop area **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in wait station Also in the ice machine downstairs at wait station area **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - At storage are downstairs the Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated black mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair, men's urinal marked out of order **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue bucket in ice machine has no handle. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Downstairs Walk-in freezer , Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Spray foam used in all corners and joints **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Employee personal items, phone and purses stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in downstairs storage room , trash standing water and non smooth tile flooring **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed bread and tools in downstairs waitstation area that is not enclosed , thus room has no doors . **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on dirty surface between uses. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Large pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At upstairs seafood retail area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor and under exposed plumbing lines and soiled ceiling **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stand up Reach-in freezer interior floor has accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Storage room downstairs, Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawed in sink with no running water **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Upstairs , Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Upstairs ice machine area in front of walk-in coolers Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also the Produce Walk-in cooler floor . **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in downstairs storage area holding clean glasses drink mixes, and single service items by the case. **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in produce walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the upstairs mop sink has no faucets for water supply **Warning**
29-08-4
14
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top shelf over garlicand cooked wings , cut tomatoes
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at upstairs bar
31A-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. @Entry to kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Downstairs
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish , tuna , bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
41
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Scallops on the menu are served raw , performance food service is the supplier.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over Mac and cheese
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch ceviche,sashimi scallops on the menu
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at downstairs bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at downstairs bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. downstairs food service area. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - At wait station In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at bar down stairs missing faucet on hand wash sink
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at downstairs bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine is soiled. Fan cover in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed a triple sink used for Warewashing conducted in outdoor area at bar downstairs . As per operator the sink will not be used to wash and glasses. All glasses will be washed indoors at restaurant dish room
16-25-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lazy Days Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lazy Days Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lazy Days Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lazy Days Restaurant.
How does Lazy Days Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Lazy Days Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Lazy Days Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lazy Days Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lazy Days Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lazy Days Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lazy Days Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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