Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key

565 Barry Ave, Little Torch Key, FL 33042

Overview

Parmer's Resort, a permanent food service establishment with 10 seats in Little Torch Key, has been inspected 20 times since March 2015, averaging 2.95 violations per inspection—well below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Handwashing violations have appeared in 8 of the last 6 inspections, including proper hand/arm washing and handwashing procedures cited repeatedly in the October 2025 inspection. Employee health reporting violations were documented in at least 2 inspections. A single disciplinary action with $320 in fines was issued. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in 2017 and 2018. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 was completed with no further action required, citing 6 violations including recurring handwashing procedure issues.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
59Violations
0Closures
3Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: October 28, 2025

Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key: Comparison to Monroe County Averages

This Facility 3 violations / inspection 3 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

Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2022044351 $320.00 Jun 10, 2022 Fort Lauderdale

Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 2 fire extinguishers in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Above hand wash sink

Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key last inspected?
Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key?
The most frequently cited violations at Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Handwashing procedures.
How many health inspections has Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key had?
Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key find?
Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key ever been shut down?
No, Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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 Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key been fined?
Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Parmer's Resort in Little Torch Key operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Keys Catering (2017-2018).

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