Ocean House

82885 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ocean House has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to the broader Islamorada restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation **Time Extended**

13-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: At callback inspection. The gas line is not a temporary connection. Propane tanks are not installed onthe MFDV AND LINE IS CONNECTED TO THE GAS Main NOT ON A TEMPORARY BASIS **Admin Complaint**

51-06-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: The old license number is affixed to the outside of the MFDV **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food ,shell eggs, stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food , mayonnaise in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

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/

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in handwashing sink

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean House on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Ocean House compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?

Ocean House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Islamorada average of 69.

Has Ocean House's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ocean 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.

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