Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada
Last inspected:
77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada has accumulated 459 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.8 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action and a $320 fine. Ventilation issues (29 violations), consumer advisories (24), and improper chemical storage (23) are the top recurring problems. Recent inspections show a pattern of high-priority violations, with seven flagged in the October 2025 inspection.
Most recent closure: June 18, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
12.3
violations / inspection
12.3 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7
violations / inspection
7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.09
closures / facility
0.09 county average
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada: Emergency Closure History (1)
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022008392 | $320.00 | Jan 12, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In the Salad desert area
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections58 violations · 34 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Visit location to follow up on Request# 5130206. Commissary Letter of Agreement provided and owner and food establishment
information verified.
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
The establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to a vomiting or diarrhea event. Copy of guidance for written procedures for cleaning up
vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food service - No sanitizer test strips are available at the food establishment to accurately
measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution being used. Sanitizer test strips provided at the end of
the inspection by operator.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused visit conducted offsite to confirm current ownership and information of food establishment.
Commissary Letter of Agreement provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada last inspected?
- Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 19, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada last shut down?
- Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada was last shut down on June 18, 2026 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada had?
- Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada find?
- Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada was most recently inspected on June 19, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada ever been shut down?
- Yes, Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada been fined?
- Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada last inspected?
- Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 21, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada had?
- Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada find?
- Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 21, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf.
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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).
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