HIDEAWAY AT THE COVE
Overseas Highway
Florida, 33036
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine in the kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked fish in drawers not date marked
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - The can opener blade is soiled with food debris
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface, the top of ice machine between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outdoor bar Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna is served as Tuna lettuce wrap and is not identified as raw on the menu.
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink water @78F in prep kitchen 3 compartment sink. Engineering is on site to check the water . Engineering repaired the water heater during inspection, the hot water is at 93F
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in prep kitchen area , water @ 76F Handwashing sink in cook shack is 77F The engineer has repaired the hot water heater during inspection, the tank is heating 93F Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Prep room hand wash sink missing faucet Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolergaskets at bar . Soda holsters, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.in cookshack water backing up with running handwash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mold like substance on ac vents in cook shack Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walkinin cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48* Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At callback inspection , The property is completely closed down for a renovation. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Prep room hand wash sink missing faucet Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolergaskets at bar . Soda holsters, Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.in cookshack water backing up with running handwash sink Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mold like substance on ac vents in cook shack Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walkinin cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48* Warning
- 11-27-4: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** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar are soiled. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 11-26-1: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** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).