PUNTA MORADA

Name: PUNTA MORADA
Address: 81001 OVERSEAS HWY STE 3, ISLAMORADA, FL, 33036, US
Rating: 68.4

81001 OVERSEAS HWY STE 3, ISLAMORADA, FL 33036

License #5428446

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

68.4 Grade F / 100

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September 11, 2026 · 8 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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PUNTA MORADA in ISLAMORADA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 3 critical, 14 major, 8 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 11, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[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.
[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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Stand up freezer not working , no food in unit
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[08B-42-4] A callback inspection observed a lift lid cold, holding unit in a screened in area. Also dry storage area with no door to enclose the dry storage area that is accessed is to the screen room area.
[08B-41-4] callback inspection observed outdoor cooking on a grill and a pizza oven plan review has not been submitted as her warning. The outdoor grill is not completely enclosed however it does have a hinge lid, but the fire box is open to the grill.
[51-16-7] Call back inspection there are no remodel plans submitted or approved OnBase The restaurant has been remodel from the original approved plans. Outdoor cooking is taking place on a grill that has a lid but is not completely enclosed , Also an outdoor pizza oven is in place . The countertop has been removed and a new bar area with beer wine pads and ice in igloo type cooler
[53B-01-5] At callback inspection there is no proof of food handler training for any food handler employees

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef at 70Fin cold holding unit.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over strawberries in stand up unit
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pizza crust in lif lid unit
[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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Stan
[08B-41-4] Food being prepared on a grill outside and pizza oven outside
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Lift lid unit holding food in screened room
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish Ceviche not identified as raw
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Stand up freezer not working , no food in unit
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The restaurant has been remodel from the original approved plans. Outdoor cooking is taking place on a grill that has a lid but is not completely enclosed , Also an outdoor pizza oven is in place . The countertop has been removed and a new bar area with beer wine pads and ice in igloo type cooler .
[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.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.