Islander Restaurant in Key Largo
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35 Ocean Reef Dr Ste 200, Key Largo, FL 33037Islander Restaurant in Key Largo has accumulated 183 violations across 18 inspections since January 2016, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with employee health policy and reporting violations cited in 11 of the last 8 inspections, handwashing violations in 7 of 8, and time-as-control violations in 6 of 8. Management awareness violations, often indicating systemic oversight failures, appear in 5 of the last 8 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. All recent inspections resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" dispositions, though the December 11, 2025 inspection documented 18 violations including high-priority issues with management awareness, toxic substance control, consumer advisory, time as control, and food contact surfaces. The pattern of recurring employee health and handwashing violations across nearly a decade of inspections reflects persistent operational deficiencies despite consistent inspector follow-up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Islander Restaurant in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Islander Restaurant in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections48 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Islander Restaurant in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Islander Restaurant in Key Largo last inspected?
- Islander Restaurant in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Islander Restaurant in Key Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Islander Restaurant in Key Largo are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Islander Restaurant in Key Largo had?
- Islander Restaurant in Key Largo has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Islander Restaurant in Key Largo find?
- Islander Restaurant in Key Largo was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Islander Restaurant in Key Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Islander Restaurant in Key Largo 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 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.
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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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