ISLANDER RESTAURANT
35 OCEAN REEF DR STE 200, KEY LARGO, FL 33037
License #5400817
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →ISLANDER RESTAURANT in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 18 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 14 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oysters tags not maintained in chronological order.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at salad station, operator removed during inspection.
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on dirty holder, employee cleaned during inspection.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on some oysters tags.
- [03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pasta (46F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee pasta was cooked yesterday, employee discarded during inspection.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
ISLANDER RESTAURANT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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