Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada
84801 S Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada operated under Risk Level 1 classification across 20 inspections between 2022 and August 2025, recording 96 total violations and averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in 2017, 2018, and 2018. Recent inspection activity shows improvement: the facility passed inspections with zero violations in July 2024 and September 2023, though a February 2024 inspection issued a Warning and cited violations including food held in improper condition. The most recent inspection on August 5, 2025 recorded 6 violations with three intermediate-priority findings related to correct procedures and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 5, 2025
Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada last inspected?
- Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada?
- The most frequently cited violations at Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Correct procedures.
- How many health inspections has Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada had?
- Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada find?
- Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada was most recently inspected on August 5, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada ever been shut down?
- No, Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
- 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 Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Paul's Beach Bar & Grill in Islamorada has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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