Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada
79786 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada has accumulated 34 violations across 8 inspections, averaging 4.3 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the 8 inspections, forming a persistent compliance issue. The facility has not been emergency closed. The October 20, 2025 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation following recurrent employee health reporting violations. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 found 3 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 22, 2026
Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada last inspected?
- Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada?
- The most frequently cited violations at Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada had?
- Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada find?
- Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada ever been shut down?
- No, Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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