Island Cafe in Everglades City
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305 Collier Avenue Unit a, Everglades City, FL 34139Island Cafe in Everglades City has accumulated 183 violations across 31 inspections between 2016 and November 2025, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting, handwashing, proper cooking temperatures, approved food sources, and food contact surface sanitation. Handwashing violations appeared in at least 4 of the recent 9 inspections reviewed, indicating a recurring management concern. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 identified 18 violations (2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Island Cafe in Everglades City: Comparison to Collier County Averages
Island Cafe in Everglades City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016055915 | $200.00 | Nov 16, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Island Cafe in Everglades City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Island Cafe in Everglades City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Island Cafe in Everglades City last inspected?
- Island Cafe in Everglades City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Island Cafe in Everglades City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Island Cafe in Everglades City are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Island Cafe in Everglades City had?
- Island Cafe in Everglades City has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Island Cafe in Everglades City find?
- Island Cafe in Everglades City was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Island Cafe in Everglades City ever been shut down?
- No, Island Cafe in Everglades City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Island Cafe in Everglades City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Island Cafe in Everglades City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Island Cafe in Everglades City been fined?
- Island Cafe in Everglades City has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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