LITTLE PALM ISLAND

Name: LITTLE PALM ISLAND
Address: 28500 OVERSEAS HWY., LITTLE TORCH KEY, FL, 33042, US
Rating: 40.5

28500 OVERSEAS HWY., LITTLE TORCH KEY, FL 33042

License #5401744

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

40.5 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 15, 2026 · 12 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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LITTLE PALM ISLAND in LITTLE TORCH KEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 40.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 50 total violations — 8 critical, 17 major, 25 minor.

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June 10, 2026

The latest inspection on September 15, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01C-03-4] Some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[03G-53-1] Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of cooked meat at walk in cooler missing production time.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water 129°f
[03G-50-2] Operator is conducting cook-chill packaging, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed reduced oxygen packages of corn fritter batter with labeling exceeding 48 hours at walk in freezer.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Near ice machine. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ac fans inside walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cases of mushroom block hand wash sink near stove. Manager removed.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary 500 + ppm. Operator discard during inspection.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at pool bar
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster at pool bar is soiled. Exterior of outside ice machine is soiled.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor .
[03G-04-5] Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed on site ROP of raw fresh fish .
[03G-05-5] Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. opener was put in dish area to be washed. Soda gun at pool bar is soiled.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.