Papa’s Grill in Islamorada
Mm 84721 Overseas Hy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Papa's Grill in Islamorada has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 124 violations at an average of 5.2 per inspection, consistent with the Florida statewide average. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A single disciplinary action resulted in $320 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025 found 15 violations including high-priority findings for improper hand and arm washing, time as a control measure, and shell stock requirements, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action." Recurring patterns across the inspection history include hand washing violations, food contact surface violations, and proper cooking temperature violations, each appearing in multiple inspections over the past two years. In February 2025, a warning was issued following an inspection that documented employee health reporting violations and improper chemical storage. A fire safety violation was documented in October 2015 for an electrical breaker panel cover in disrepair.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 14, 2025
Papa’s Grill in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Papa’s Grill in Islamorada: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018030916 | $320.00 | May 15, 2018 | Tampa |
Papa’s Grill in Islamorada: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Papa’s Grill in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Papa’s Grill in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Papa’s Grill in Islamorada last inspected?
- Papa’s Grill in Islamorada was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Papa’s Grill in Islamorada?
- The most frequently cited violations at Papa’s Grill in Islamorada are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Papa’s Grill in Islamorada had?
- Papa’s Grill in Islamorada has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Papa’s Grill in Islamorada find?
- Papa’s Grill in Islamorada was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Papa’s Grill in Islamorada ever been shut down?
- No, Papa’s Grill in Islamorada has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Papa’s Grill in Islamorada had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Papa’s Grill in Islamorada has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Papa’s Grill in Islamorada faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Papa’s Grill in Islamorada has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Papa’s Grill in Islamorada been fined?
- Papa’s Grill in Islamorada has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Papa’s Grill in Islamorada operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Nicky's Grill (2015).
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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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