Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key
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22658 Overseas Hwy, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Cudjoe Key averaged 8.5 violations per inspection across 19 inspections since 2016, significantly exceeding the statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. High-priority violations have been documented in 13 of the 19 inspections, with recurring findings including improper hand and arm washing (cited in 8 inspections), approved food source violations (cited in 10 inspections), consumer advisory failures (cited in 6 inspections), and time as a control measure violations (cited in 5 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 identified 21 violations including three high-priority findings related to employee health reporting, consumer advisory, and approved food source, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key last inspected?
- Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key had?
- Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key find?
- Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key was most recently inspected on May 19, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key ever been shut down?
- No, Square Grouper Bar and Grill / My New Joint in Cudjoe Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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