South of the Seven

17001 Overseas Hwy, Sugar Loaf Key, FL 33042

American

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited South of the Seven seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris”, which has been cited four times.

Among Florida restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice bag stored in handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Interior oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

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

31B-04-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris. . walkin freezer gasket is soiled .

23-03-4

Basic - pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and dry storage room

08B-38-4

Basic - Gaskets on reach in cooler in poor repair. Near broiler

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The Walk-in Freezer door and frame are soiled

23-03-4

Basic - pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink will be set up to sanitize and eco lab has been called for service.

22-41-4

Basic - Hot water room has a Hole in to the wall

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine air filter on front of ice machine

23-03-4

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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.

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch ceviche and grouper ceviche is on the menu and are not identified as raw.

02B-01-5

Basic - In dish room Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was South of the Seven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South of the Seven on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at South of the Seven?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at South of the Seven.

Has South of the Seven's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at South of the Seven have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at South of the Seven 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 South of the Seven inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, South of the Seven is inspected around two times per year on average.

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