Island Cafe in Everglades City

Last inspected:

305 Collier Avenue Unit a, Everglades City, FL 34139
Overview

Island 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.

32Inspections
188Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Island Cafe in Everglades City: Comparison to Collier County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Collier County Avg 4.01 violations / inspection 4.01 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Collier County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Island Cafe in Everglades City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Island Cafe in Everglades City
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

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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