Papa’S Grill
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Papa’S Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Islamorada average 69, so Papa’S Grill trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread in stand up unit **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - 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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. An opener blade is soiled Frozen drink machine nozzles are soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from triple sink
29-11-4
52
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in lift lid unit **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.removed from the kitchen and put into storage **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed pink non food grade food service wipes in food containers underneath food
21-05-5
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
67
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled storage containers on shelving , ice scoop is soiled with debris . The can opener blade is soiled with food debris. Observed the soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance. Observed mild like substance inside on the lid and on nozzles of frozen drink machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Food storage containers have been cleaned , several a still soiled and need to be replaced **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: - No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
70
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef burgers and cooked poultry stored on top of oven below 135 F. Beef and chicken relocated to flat top to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, observed one live ant on the soda dispenser. Observed one live spider inside near the window in the kitchen next to the ice machine observed 3 dead-ants on the exterior of the frozen drink machine **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled storage containers on shelving , ice scoop is soiled with debris . The can opener blade is soiled with food debris. Observed the soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance. Observed mild like substance inside on the lid and on nozzles of frozen drink machine **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cookline **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice machine exterior is soiled **Warning**
23-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on interior of reach in cooler doors **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building attachment, observed soiled vent above triple sink inside the kitchen. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed dead ants in wiping cloth sanitizer container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-11-4
Basic - Observed ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
33
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink dispenser nozzles are soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.garbage can and boxes in front of handwashing sink in cook area
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Courtney
53B-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outdoor Hot pepper, relish pickle Condiment holder and lid are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped Plastic forks and knives stored in an open tray outside not protected from contamination .
25-09-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
47
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Flat top table bottom shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. poster was emailed to Brian. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Oil containers stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.hood filters are soiled
36-50-4
74
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. grill stand rusting and soiled.
23-03-4
78
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage cans **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
64
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner on prep table.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); Poultry (55*F - Cold Holding); Pork (55*F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); Poultry (55*F - Cold Holding); Pork (55*F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Beverage air stand up unit is not cold holding @42F or below
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rusting shelves in beverage air unit. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa’S Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa’S Grill on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa’S Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Papa’S Grill.
How does Papa’S Grill compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Papa’S Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Papa’S Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa’S Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Papa’S Grill 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 Papa’S Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa’S Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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