Sunset Lounge in Islamorada
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80460 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036Sunset Lounge in Islamorada has been cited for recurring handwashing and employee health violations across 12 inspections totaling 37 violations—an average of 3.1 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing facility violations appeared in 5 inspections, employee health policy violations in 4 inspections, and proper hand/arm washing violations in 4 inspections, indicating a pattern of systemic management failure in these foundational food safety areas. A Warning was issued on December 15, 2023, following findings of management awareness issues, inadequate handwashing facilities, and unapproved food source. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 found 6 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sunset Lounge in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Sunset Lounge in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sunset Lounge in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sunset Lounge in Islamorada last inspected?
- Sunset Lounge in Islamorada was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 3, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Sunset Lounge in Islamorada?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sunset Lounge in Islamorada are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sunset Lounge in Islamorada had?
- Sunset Lounge in Islamorada has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sunset Lounge in Islamorada find?
- Sunset Lounge in Islamorada was most recently inspected on June 3, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Sunset Lounge in Islamorada ever been shut down?
- No, Sunset Lounge 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 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
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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