Hideaway at the Cove
84457 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 · Permanent Food Service · License 5401820
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-26
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. sanitization of the glasses at the bar will be done in the triple sink in the main kitchen.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Raw tuna wrap not identified on menu as raw item
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Fixed on the spot
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
0 ppm at bar
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.