Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada

82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Overview

Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada has accumulated 148 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection—more than 40% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the inspection history, with hand washing violations cited in at least 7 inspections, consumer advisory violations in at least 9 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, and approved food source violations in at least 3 inspections. Fire safety violations were documented in 2022 and 2017, including a blocked exit path near the kitchen and a fire extinguisher in the red zone. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 found 15 violations including high-priority management awareness, consumer advisory, and employee health policy violations, with an outcome of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
148Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR: January 13, 2026

Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg 7.04 violations / inspection 7.04 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Monroe County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Glass Exit Door near kitchen blocked by garbage can and food tray stand holding coffee items
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Engineering room with water heaters.

Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada last inspected?
Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada?
The most frequently cited violations at Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada had?
Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada find?
Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada ever been shut down?
No, Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Banquet Kitchen (2017).

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