Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada
83413 Overseas Hwy Bldg. #1, Islamorada, FL 33036
Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada has accumulated 293 violations across 30 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.8 per visit. The facility's most cited violations involve sanitation practices: clean multi-use utensils (18 times), management awareness (17 times), and consumer advisories (17 times). In October 2025, inspectors issued a warning after finding 15 violations including three high-priority items, followed by a compliance callback in December. A 2018 fire safety inspection documented scorch marks around an electrical outlet above the sink near a walk-in cooler.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 31, 2025
Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
9.8
violations / inspection
9.8 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.04
violations / inspection
7.04 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018027201 | $160.00 | Apr 26, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Above sink near walk in cooler
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 4 inspections36 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections39 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada last inspected?
- Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 31, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada?
- The most frequently cited violations at Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada are: Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada had?
- Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada find?
- Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada was most recently inspected on December 31, 2025 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada ever been shut down?
- No, Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada been fined?
- Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet & Sandbar in Islamorada has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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