The Cabana Club

425 Ocean Drive East, Po Box 510144, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

American

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at The Cabana Club, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed on ceiling” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Side orders of potato salad @ 50F ice was added to container of side orders **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Melanie

53B-13-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

29-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

21-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/red mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area

36-36-4

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed on ceiling in the dry storage room ,ceiling tile removed exposing the plumbing drain line from upstairs apartment.

36-04-5

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish 44 * F in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

31A-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order Cup in cheese sauce

14-01-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in dry food storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At callback inspection the dry storage area plumbing and utility lines are in the process being covered by a drop ceiling . **Time Extended**

36-04-5

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in dry food storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-04-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing on sheet pans in the kitchen **Warning**

06-01-5

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the bar storage area

22-20-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish 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 - Plumbing lines are unnecessarily exposed in dry storage area.

36-04-5

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cabana Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cabana Club on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cabana Club?

Across the inspection record, “utility lines are unnecessarily exposed on ceiling” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Cabana Club.

Has The Cabana Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Cabana Club have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Cabana Club 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 The Cabana Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cabana Club is inspected around three times per year on average.

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