Paul's Beach Bar & Grill

84801 S Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Paul's Beach Bar & Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Paul's Beach Bar & Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Islamorada restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in men's bathroom

27-16-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at bar

31B-04-4

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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**

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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/ Trinity Steenburg expired 1/16/24

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Gaskets on glass door walk in refrigeration unit in poor repair.

14-11-5

Basic - Cooler shelving is rusting.

23-03-4

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paul's Beach Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paul's Beach Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paul's Beach Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paul's Beach Bar & Grill.

How does Paul's Beach Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?

Paul's Beach Bar & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Islamorada average of 69.

Has Paul's Beach Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paul's Beach Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paul's Beach Bar & Grill 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 Paul's Beach Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paul's Beach Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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