Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada

74052 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Overview

Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada, FL has 2 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 26 violations and 7 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

2FDACS Insp.
26Violations
7Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: January 12, 2026

Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC 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
— Re-Inspection Required· 19 violations· 7 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Hemp extract products for human consumption must meet requirements as per 5K-4.034, F.A.C. and s. 581.217, F.S. which have been provided via email.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Cashier Area - Uncovered sugar container next to coffee machine. COS, sugar container was covered during inspection.
4-602.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb or poultry; each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat food; between use with raw fruit or vegetables and with time/temperature control for safety food; before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; or at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. 4-602.11(A) and (B) PP
Cashier Area - Wooden coffee knock board stored inside the trash can filled with trash. COS, see supplement. A stop use and release order was issued for the wooden knock board that was voluntarily discarded during the inspection and management decided to use an aluminum tray to discard the coffee grounds. x
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Cashier area - multiple croquettes in pastry hot case were probed and found out of temperature: ham croquettes at 110*F, cheese croquettes at 115-117*F. COS, all products were voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. Stop-sale order and release issued. x
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Kitchen Area - Food Items were measured out of temperature in the walk-in cooler: cooked pork whole piece 43*F, and inside reach in cooler: shredded pork 43.8*F. COS, products were voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. A stop-sale and release were issued. x Print Date: 1/13/2026 Page 2 of 4 21 Pf x Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf Observation: Kitchen Area -packages of sliced ham and sliced cheese first opened on 01/10 and found without date marking. COS products were date marked during the inspection.
71 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption not distributed or sold in containers, suitable for human consumption; composed of materials designed to minimize exposure to light; or that mitigates exposure to high temperatures. s. 581.217(7)(a)3.a.- c., F.S.
Retail Area - Hemp extract products not distributed or sold in containers composed of materials designed to minimize exposure to light. COS, All products were voluntarily discarded. See Stop Sale Orders and Release. x
74 Retailer selling Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP OR HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age signage for inhalable hemp extract. COS - Inhalable hemp extract signage was provided and posted before the completion of the inspection. x
75 Hemp Extract intended solely for Inhalation is not clearly labeled with the statement "Not Intended For Ingestion - Do Not Eat". 5K-4.034(6)(e), F.A.C.
Retail Area - Hemp extract products for inhalation found without the statement "Not Intended For Ingestion - Do Not Eat" on product packaging. COS: All products voluntarily discarded. Stop Sale Orders and Release issued. x
75 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption distributed or sold in the state not labeled pursuant to s. 500 F.S., s. 581.217(7) F.S., 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.
Retail Area: Hemp extract products found without a scannable barcode/quick response code, a batch number, an expiration date, an internet address, and/or the number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid on product packaging. COS: All products voluntarily discarded. Stop Sale Orders and Release issued. x Print Date: 1/13/2026 Page 1 of 4 75 Citation Description: The scannable barcode or quick response code as required in Section 581.217(7) (a)2., F.S., does not link directly to a webpage where the required certificate of analysis may be found in three or fewer steps. 5K-4.034(6)(k), F.A.C. Observation: Retail Area: Hemp extract products found with scannable barcode or QR code that does not link directly to the product's COA within 3 or fewer steps. COS: All products voluntarily discarded. Stop Sale Orders and Release issued. x
77 Distribution or sale of a Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption that is attractive to children in violation of s. 581.217(7)(e), F.S. The Hemp or Hemp Extract package, label, or advertisement for the product, is in the shape of humans, cartoons, or animals in violation of 5K-4.034(6) (b), F.A.C.
Retail Area - Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children - labels in the shape of cartoon. COS, Products were voluntarily discarded by management during the inspection. Stop Sale Orders and Release were issued. See supplements. x
77 Hemp extract distributed or sold in the state does not have a certificate of analysis prepared by an independent testing laboratory that states the hemp extract is the product of a batch tested by the independent testing laboratory. s. 581.217(7)(a)1.a., F.S.
Retail Area - Hemp extract products do not have a corresponding certificate of analysis that match with the product batch or lot number analyzed by an independent testing laboratory. COS, All products voluntarily discarded. See Stop Sale orders and Release. x
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Kitchen Area- No paper towel available or hand drying device at hand wash sink located next to ware wash sink. Cos, paper towel provided during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom and retail area - Multiple drinks are stored directly on the floor throughout the food establishment.
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Kitchen Area - Food employee not wearing effective hair restraint while working in area with open food.
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
Kitchen - No chemical sanitizer available to sanitize dishware/utensils/equipment at the ware wash sink. COS, chlorine sanitizer was obtained during the inspection.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Retail area - Employees unisex restroom door is not self-closing.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside grounds - Dumpster lids open.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Kitchen area - Dirt, dust, and old food residue accumulated on floors beneath storage shelving inside the walk in cooler. Ice build up accumulated on the walk-in freezer back wall, from the condensing unit drain line, and on the floor.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damaged throughout the establishment.
54 Adequate lighting not provided in a handwashing area, food processing or storage area, warewashing area, dressing or locker room, or toilet room. 5K-4.004(1)(b)4., F.A.C
Kitchen Area - Adequate lighting not available in the walk-in cooler, requiring the use of a flashlight to see the condition of foods present in the cooler and to read any labels.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JAMES CARROLL

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MARIA SARDINAS, MANAGER JAMES CARROLL, SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR - SES

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
RETAIL: Raw bacon stored over various ready-to-eat products in dairy cooler. KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER: Raw bacon stored over tomatoes. COS: Bacon in both location was relocated to bottom shelf. x
4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
KITCHEN: Yellowing food build-up under front and top guards. COS: Slicer disassembled, cleaned and sanitized. x
2-301.15 Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 PfPf
KITCHEN: Employee washed hands in three-compartment sink. COS: Management informed and employee washed hands at hand sink.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
KITCHEN: No paper towels in dispenser at hand sink next to three-compartment sink. COS: Paper towels replaced.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
KITCHEN: Top of oven covered in dust and debris. RETAIL WALK-IN COOLER: Dust build-up on shelving. Mold like substance on plastic bag tied to shelving.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
KITCHEN: Floors behind oven and stove unclean.

Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (7)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized…

Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada last inspected?
Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 12, 2026. Inspection type: Re-Inspection Required.
How many inspections has Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada had?
Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada find?
Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 12, 2026 (Re-Inspection Required).
Has Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada has 7 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 6-501.12: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12; 2-301.15: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. 2-301.15 Pf.
Does Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada have any repeat violations?
Yes, Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC in Islamorada has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 6-501.12: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12.

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