Elements Lounge and Restaurant
82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 · Permanent Food Service · License 5427994
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Wood bowl in hand wash sink
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic3
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Prep room handwashing sink is soiled with mold like substance.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Prep area handwashing sink is in disrepair,
Water leaking from pipe under handwashing sink .
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.