ZIGGIE & MAD DOGS

Name: ZIGGIE & MAD DOGS
Address: 83000 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA, FL, 33036, US
Rating: 14.2

83000 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA, FL 33036

License #5402759

🍽️ American ℹ️

14.2 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 27, 2026 · 6 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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ZIGGIE & MAD DOGS in ISLAMORADA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 14.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 106 total violations — 19 critical, 24 major, 63 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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. 120 water was put on stove to reheat for utensils
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes 129f were put into steam table and covered to reheated to 165 , bernaise sauce 112f . Tphc is now going to be used for the sauce due to separation at night temps , forms were emailed to markos.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of rust like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of lime scale on exterior of warewashing machine.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[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. Observed raw ROP tuna saw an unopened packaging on Cook line.
[12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[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 raw beef vacuum packed on site without proper labeling on packages . The raw beef was removed from vacuum packs during inspection . As per chef Erick he vacuumed packed the beef yesterday .
[03G-54-1] Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed frozen vacuumed packed beef in freezer with no HACCP, and no required labeling and not removed from vacuum packaging with in 48 hours.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over chimichrri sauce in walk-in cooler
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler at cookline
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw tuna in unopened ROP packaging at 42F in drawers on cookline
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at triple sink
[29-37-4] hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade 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.
[03G-50-1] Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw beef in walk-in cooler and freezer that is vacuumed packed on site without proper labeling , no HACCP.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Baked potatoes, pasta in walk-in cooler not date marked

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[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. Tuna in ROP not completely thawed in reachin cooler chef opened packaging .
[36-27-5] Dish room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, behind handwash sink On cookline the Wall under window and window sill are soiled and peeling paint
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cookline floor and floor up under table in dishroom are in disrepair.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Onion stored on the floor in walk-in cooler
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom used by employees
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets are soiled
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[29-07-5] Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Handwash sink installed over mopsink drains directly into mop sink .
[14-11-5] The ice machine is in poor repair. Front panel is Held together with plastic wrap and tape
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked Salmon , Tuna Wakeme not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu.
[31A-09-4] The Hand-wash sink is not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishroom handwash sink is not accessible due to installation over the mop sink . The handwash sink is not accessible for use .
[27-16-5] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at wait station. Hot water does not work .

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12B-14-4] Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and cooler
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish room
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink drains into mop sink
[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 beef and ROP onsite without production time and date in walk-in cooler.
[03G-54-1] Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Beef processed onsite and ROP
[12A-13-4] Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[08B-56-4] Soda stored in ice used for drinks.
[31A-09-4] Dish area Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located over floor mop sink and behind dish table with cleaning supplies stored in front of it.
[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 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.