Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada
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82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036Elements 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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
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
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 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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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 August 12, 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: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada had?
- Elements Lounge and Restaurant in Islamorada has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 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 August 12, 2026 with 6 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- 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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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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