Off the Hook Churrascaria
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Off the Hook Churrascaria stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw sausage stored over/not properly separated”, showing up four times.
Off the Hook Churrascaria's latest score is in line with the Islamorada average of 69. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw sausage stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat butter and cheese in standup cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. A new seating room and a new bathroom have been added to the original restaurant. Licensed for 18 seats. observed 42 seating on inside of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. A new seating room and a new bathroom have been added to the original restaurant.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-15-4
Basic - Potatoes stored on floor an dry storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface , cutting boards have large cracks or splits in the wood .
14-06-4
67
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food , shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food mayonnaise **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: At callback inspection the raw shell eggs are stored over heavy whipping cream and shreded cheese in stand up reach in unit **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. A new seating room and a new bathroom have been added to the original restaurant. Licensed for 18 seats . I observed 42 seating on inside of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: At callback instruction no seating evaluation form has been completed or submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. A new seating room and a new bathroom have been added to the original restaurant. Licensed for 18 seats . I observed 42 seating on inside of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: at callback instruction no seating evaluation form has been completed or submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain line is not connected. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: At cal back inspection Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain line is not connected. **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4
74
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food , shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food mayonnaise **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A new seating room and a new bathroom have been added to the original restaurant. Licensed for 18 seats . I observed 42 seating on inside of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. A new seating room and a new bathroom have been added to the original restaurant. Licensed for 18 seats . I observed 42 seating on inside of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. A new seating room and a new bathroom have been added to the original restaurant. Licensed for 18 seats . I observed 42 seating on inside of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain line is not connected. **Warning**
29-08-4
64
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw pork stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat butter **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A new seating room and a new bathroom have been added to the original restaurant. **Warning**
51-16-7
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
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In new bathroom at handwash sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork ribs thawing in standing ware in triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters are dusty. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 18 seats . I observed 42 seating on inside of establishment. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Warning**
51-15-4
35
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 some 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 - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gabby
53B-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 75F Warmer was turned up to 135 F. As per operator the pork ribs were out of the reach in cooler for 45 min. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grill brush stored on handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of fresh pork and beef, holding for 48 hours or more and not date marking
03G-50-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.observed raw pork ,beef in ROP packaging with no date mark , not removed from packing in 48 hours.
03G-54-1
67
Aug 3, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The bathroom used by employees has no hot water .
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Off the Hook Churrascaria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Off the Hook Churrascaria on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Off the Hook Churrascaria?
Across the inspection record, “raw sausage stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Off the Hook Churrascaria.
How does Off the Hook Churrascaria compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Off the Hook Churrascaria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Off the Hook Churrascaria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Off the Hook Churrascaria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Off the Hook Churrascaria 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 Off the Hook Churrascaria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Off the Hook Churrascaria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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