Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier
Last inspected:
90154 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier has accumulated 249 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of compliance challenges, with multiple warnings and call-backs in 2023 and 2025. Top violations include improper cleaning of multi-use utensils, ventilation issues, and hand washing deficiencies. The most recent inspection in October 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.03
violations / inspection
7.03 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections43 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections33 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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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Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier last inspected?
- Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier?
- The most frequently cited violations at Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier had?
- Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier find?
- Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier ever been shut down?
- No, Craig's Restaurant in Tavernier has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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.
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