WHALE HARBOR SEAFOOD BUFFET & SANDBAR

Name: WHALE HARBOR SEAFOOD BUFFET & SANDBAR
Address: 83413 OVERSEAS HWY BLDG. #1, ISLAMORADA, FL, 33036, US
Rating: 87.6

83413 OVERSEAS HWY BLDG. #1, ISLAMORADA, FL 33036

License #5428323

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87.6 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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WHALE HARBOR SEAFOOD BUFFET & SANDBAR in ISLAMORADA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 31, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 8 major, 8 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean food storage containers stored on the floor
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employees restroom handwashing sink water at 83 F near bar
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of sanitary containers
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the bar
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta on buffet line 47F shrimp 50F, chicken 50F cut tomatoes 58F Ice was added to the container to cover to the top of dish fish ceviche 44F in walk-in cooler ice was added to top of container
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[01C-05-4] Oyster and Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

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