UGLY GROUPER
5704 MARINA DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217
License #5105746
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Mixed Health Record
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UGLY GROUPER in HOLMES BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 5 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 1, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-07-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed them using hot water to thaw food. Operator switched it to cold.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at the bar and cook line in standing water. Operator removed the utensils.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bartender use their hand sink as a dump sink. Operator reviewed the use with the bartender.
- [33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed their dumpster lids broken.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of soap stored on their soda machine. Operator moved them.
- [06-03-5] Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Observed thawing in warm water: Chicken (76F - Thawing). Operator stated they had been thawing for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a cooler.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line: Pork (106F - Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they were reheated approximately 30 minutes ago. Operator set them on the flattop to get back to 165.
- [12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed a server wash their hands with cold water. Operator had them rewash with hot water.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on both walk in coolers fan covers, and observed grease buildup on the hood system pipes.
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