Square Grouper-Islamorada
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
41
Score
Square Grouper-Islamorada has been inspected eight times since 2023. Square Grouper-Islamorada was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Islamorada restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
41
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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-05-6
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface, covering fruit olives, peppers in the bar
21-05-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
70
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-13-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
52
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Tongs hanging on shelf next to soap paper towels and handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
74
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside .
29-34-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Garbage can used to hold fryer basket and food that is being breaded for frying Chef change method of breading onions.,using food safe clean container for breading. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching ready to eat food , with out wearing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - The bar Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in handwash sink at bar
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and in dry storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar
31B-04-4
47
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
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
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish , tuna ,bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer and cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Tongs, Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
24-27-4
64
Apr 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Time Extended**
10-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machines. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outside the Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Outside the Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Time Extended**
10-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor **Time Extended**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Square Grouper-Islamorada last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Square Grouper-Islamorada on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Square Grouper-Islamorada?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Square Grouper-Islamorada.
How does Square Grouper-Islamorada compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Square Grouper-Islamorada most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Square Grouper-Islamorada's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Square Grouper-Islamorada have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Square Grouper-Islamorada 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 Square Grouper-Islamorada inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Square Grouper-Islamorada is inspected around three times per year on average.
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