Ziggie & Mad Dogs
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
19
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Ziggie & Mad Dogs, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 4, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 11 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior”, showing up eight times.
By comparison, the average Islamorada facility scores 69, putting Ziggie & Mad Dogs on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler at cookline
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw tuna in unopened ROP packaging at 42F in drawers on cookline
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over chimichrri sauce in walk-in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw beef in walk-in cooler and freezer that is vacuumed packed on site without proper labeling , no HACCP. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Baked potatoes, pasta in walk-in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed raw ROP tuna saw an unopened packaging on Cook line.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw beef vacuum packed on site without proper labeling on packages . The raw beef was removed from vacuum packs during inspection . As per chef Erick he vacuumed packed the beef yesterday . **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed frozen vacuumed packed beef in freezer with no HACCP, and no required labeling and not removed from vacuum packaging with in 48 hours. **Admin Complaint**
03G-54-1
19
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In the kitchen Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: In the kitchen Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
61
Apr 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in ice machine **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. **Warning**
03G-54-1
52
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - In the kitchen Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP raw beef in the walk in cooler. This beef in ROP packaging is not date/time marked. Also observed frozen ROP raw beef in the walk-in freezer that is not date / time marked **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface Cloth covering Cooked rice **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler and freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw beef in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. **Warning**
03G-54-1
35
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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
Intermediate - Can opener blade , soiled with food debris,
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can-in dish room
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
24-27-4
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer and cooler
08B-38-4
58
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Dish area Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located over floor mop sink and behind dish table with cleaning supplies stored in front of it. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Dish area Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located over floor mop sink and behind dish table **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish room - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish room **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink drains into mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink drains into mop sink **Time Extended**
29-08-4
74
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Soda stored in ice used for drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Dish area Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located over floor mop sink and behind dish table with cleaning supplies stored in front of it.
31A-09-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled?
22-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish room
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink drains into mop sink
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed beef and ROP onsite without production time and date in walk-in cooler.
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Beef processed onsite and ROP
03G-54-1
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
25
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on food prep table.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date labeling on cooked pasta ,cooked potatoes, in walkin cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in Mens and womens bathroom s. And wait station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. PlyWood floor in walk-in cooler
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable @ dishroom under table , loose rocks filling hole with plumbing lines running through them.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cookline floor is pitted concrete
36-02-5
Basic - Wall under window on cookline , not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
36-30-4
45
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - On cookline Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Wood rafters and utility lines exposed in prep room.
36-37-5
Basic - Cook line Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Spray Foam in hole under work table . In cook line area floor is pitted concrete
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on drawer cooler on cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under handwash sink in Dishroom , Wall on cookline under window is soiled and peeling paint.
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ziggie & Mad Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ziggie & Mad Dogs on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ziggie & Mad Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Ziggie & Mad Dogs.
How does Ziggie & Mad Dogs compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Ziggie & Mad Dogs most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 69.
Has Ziggie & Mad Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ziggie & Mad Dogs have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ziggie & Mad Dogs 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 Ziggie & Mad Dogs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ziggie & Mad Dogs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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