CHEF DREWS ISLAND CATERING

CHEF DREWS ISLAND CATERING has 6 health inspections on file for its TAVERNIER location, with an overall rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

88005 OVERSEAS HWY STE 13, TAVERNIER 33070

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10920835

  • 23-01-4:Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 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 pork in reach in cooler Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Andrew Tsang 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10720782

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
  • 23-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **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 2025-04-25: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721081

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-01-4:Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 23-01-4:Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Warning
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Plastic Ice scoop poor condition. The Handle is Cracked Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink is leaking at the drain line Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles, cups , improperly stored on the floor Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over garlic cloves in stand up cooler . Raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in stand up cooler 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/ Warning
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink next to ice machine Warning

Inspection Date: 4/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544378

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.exterior of ice machine is soiled
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8338453

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Oil container stored on floor.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, On the floor
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • 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**
  • 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.
  • 53B-13-5: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.