Meat Eatery and Taproom
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Meat Eatery and Taproom 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Islamorada restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of water and debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of water and debris **Time Extended**
36-73-4
82
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings in handwashing sink in the back prep/storage room. Observed 3 rodent dropping on the top of the dish machine in the back storage/ prep room **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. **Warning**
41-25-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches on the dry food storage shelving in the back room. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of water and debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
35
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: No chlorine test strips for dish machine at callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Juan, Diana, Tiffany , **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: At call back inspection there is No proof of food handler training for Diana , Tiffany and Juan is no longer employed here, **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink @ dish machine area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine door is cracked or chipped and missing a piece of the plastic . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine door is cracked or chipped and missing a piece of the plastic **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. * **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler door and floor and walls are soiled and rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Observed Rust on the floor and door of walk-in cooled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**
33-16-4
55
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid supplies and hydrogen peroxide sitting on table next to slicer **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Cook touching ready to eat foods without wearing gloves Educated the cook about wearing gloves to handle ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical advil and OFF improperly stored on shelves holding single service items **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Bar Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times , fan on handwashing **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Juan, Diana, Tiffany , **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink @ dish machine area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels @dish machine area **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler door and floor and walls are soiled and rusted **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - 3 large Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side cup used in Parmesan cheese **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine door is cracked or chipped and missing a piece of the plastic . **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
14
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back room by bathrooms.
36-32-5
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 - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream no lid
08B-12-5
Basic - The walk-in cooler is in poor repair, rusting floor .
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Cutting board soiled with food debris, mold-like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The walk-in cooler is in poor condition. Door , floor shelving. Ice machine door is cracked and missing a piece
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Soda syrup stored on floor.
08B-38-4
70
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks in walk-in cooler
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for storage of sprayer
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door gaskets are in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled . Conduit above kitchen area is dusty
23-03-4
61
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook was gloves instead of changing them . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Dish ate Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by buckets and equipment **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing , used to rinse utensil
31A-11-4
Basic - Beer tap Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Electric conduit soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler in kitchen is not working . No food in unit Ice machine door is cracked .
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Using wood to stir raw chicken marinating in buckets **Corrected On-Site**
14-25-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar equipment and counter. Walk-in cooler floor is rusting and soiled .
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken sitting on the floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter beer cooler gaskets are soiled. At bar the Soda gun holster is soiled .
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm chlorine
21-07-4
32
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Interior Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: ExteriorVacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Dishroom Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Dishroom Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in sink * **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in unit doors do not stay closed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in unit doors do not stay closed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Floor area(s) covered with standing water walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
36-22-4
52
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Interior Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese (46*F - Cold Holding); Beef (46*F - Cold Holding); cheese (45*F - Cold Holding Walk-in cooler : Beef (33F - Cold Holding); cheese (46*F - Cold Holding); Beef (46*F - Cold Holding); cheese (45*F - Cold Holdin **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Dishroom Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment, walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in unit doors do not stay closed. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor **Warning**
25-05-4
26
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 10/1/22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Dishroom Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
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 - 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 - Slicer blade guard soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. LobsterThawing on triple sink
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler wall and floor are rusting.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach in cooler gasket in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Stand up Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
37
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meat Eatery and Taproom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meat Eatery and Taproom on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meat Eatery and Taproom?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Meat Eatery and Taproom.
How does Meat Eatery and Taproom compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Meat Eatery and Taproom most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Meat Eatery and Taproom's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Meat Eatery and Taproom have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Meat Eatery and Taproom 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 Meat Eatery and Taproom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meat Eatery and Taproom is inspected around three times per year on average.
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