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PAPA JOE'S WATERFRONT

PAPA JOE'S WATERFRONT located in ISLAMORADA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

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Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13494214

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slaw (48*F - Cold Holding); pico (48*F - Cold Holding) the inserts were added to help maintain 41F **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: At call back inspection observed Cole slaw 47F, pico 49F in expo station Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905753

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109F COS 165 Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Soda syrup stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 09-01-4: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. Touching cut lemons with bare hands educated employee on wearing gloves Touching RTE foods Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Mixer containers in ice used for drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slaw (48*F - Cold Holding); pico (48*F - Cold Holding) the inserts were added to help maintain 41F **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener blade surface soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new outdoor bar with ice bin and frozen drink machine under the patio area . No approved plans and no hand wash sink. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 98F water new water reheated to above 135 F Corrected On-Site
  • 09-01-4: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.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler . Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/26/2024

  • 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 in ROP done on site not properly labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Observed ROP raw beef onsite that is frozen and with date and label that is out of date and stopped saled. Chef is no longer using ROP method for raw beef or fish Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-54-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 raw beef in walk-in cooker ROP onsite not removed from packaging within 48 hours , no HACCP Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Stop sale frozen raw beef in walk-in cooler , not open and in ROP longer than 48 hrs. Chef is no longer using ROP method for raw beef or fish

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Proofing box stored in bathroom Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored in bathroom. Warning
  • 03G-53-1: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 in ROP done on site not properly labeled. Warning
  • 03G-54-1: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 raw beef in walk-in cooker ROP onsite not removed from packaging within 48 hours , no HACCP Warning
  • 03G-05-5:High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Warning
  • 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Raw cobia served raw in ceviche , need letter of aqua culture pellet fed. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
  • 03G-50-1: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 ROP done on site of raw beef in walk-in cooler also observed raw fish in ROP done on site in the walk-in freezer. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615766

  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in the employee bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: The employee bathroom downstairs has no hot water. An instant water heater will be installed in the bathroom to complied the hot water issue. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8161748

  • 27-14-4:Basic - Employee restroom downstairs Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At downstairs prep area the door needs a threshold under exterior door. Warning
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed-dry food storage area with shelving and packaged food items , refrigerators, single service items, new food service equipment , storage containers , in an area that is not on approved plans . This area has no ceiling, walls ,cove base or flooring that is smooth and easily cleanable. This area is all concrete with exposed utility lines. Warning
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The kitchen doors need additional gaskets added to the top and hinge areas to completely seal the kitchen from environmental contamination . Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in the employee bathroom Warning