Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada
80460 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
Square Grouper in Islamorada has accumulated 180 violations across 18 inspections, averaging 10 violations per inspection — nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the past 8 inspections, including high-priority citations in October 2025, December 2024, and December 2023. Hand washing and food contact surface violations have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. High-priority violations for shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, approved food sources, and chemical storage have appeared consistently. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in October 2025 and April 2016. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 identified 27 violations (3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic) and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though prior to that an August 2024 routine inspection issued a Warning and identified 13 violations including high-priority violations for management awareness, toxic substance control, and chemical storage. A prior December 2024 inspection resulted in "Call Back - Complied," indicating that violations from an earlier inspection that day were subsequently corrected.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 30, 2025
Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada last inspected?
- Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada?
- The most frequently cited violations at Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada had?
- Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada find?
- Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada ever been shut down?
- No, Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Square Grouper-islamorada in Islamorada has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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