SQUARE GROUPER-ISLAMORADA
80460 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 45-02-4:At bar entrance the Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface, covering fruit olives, peppers in the bar
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- 53A-05-6: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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: At callback inspection oberserved Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs , panko Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs , panko **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Food stored on floor in the walk-in freeze **Time Extended**
- 10-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Time Extended**
- 10-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. * **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs , panko Warning
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean tongs stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Cook is eating while preparing food. The chef told the cook not to eat while preparing food , and to wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook put his meal on food prep counter on cook line Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer Warning
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cookli e Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler the unit across from the grill on the cook line . Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chowder dated 8/1 in walk-in cooler Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chowder in walk-in cooler dated 8/1 Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw 45 F , Chef Settled the container further in to ice . Chowder in walk-in cooler at 46F, butter at 45 F Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Robert Henion 2/19/19 Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu Warning
- 53A-05-6: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/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at the bar handwash sink. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at the bar handwash sink. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - The bar Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing., used for dumping and dirty glass stored in front of sink Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs
- 24-27-4: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
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and in dry storage area
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar
- 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. Employee touching ready to eat food , with out wearing gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4: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
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside .
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - The bar Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in handwash sink at bar
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).