Marker 88
88000 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 · Permanent Food Service · License 5400275
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 1 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 2 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 4 basic-22
- Administrative complaint on Sep 1, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 2, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
At callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under handwashing sink in dish room
More time given
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
not observed at callback inspection..
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
- First visitSep 1, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Under handwashing sink in dish room
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 1 live roach on top of dish machine in a pile of rubber gloves . Observed 1 live roach crawling on dish washing machine detergent supply line in dish washing area .
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade is soiled
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
No water out of hot water faucet handle in dishroom
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Silver ware dish rack blocking handwashing sink at soda station
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
92°F
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice ,salt bowls were removed from container ps
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Men's restroom used by employees
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 1 dead roach on dish drain board in kitchen . Observed 1 dead roach on top of dish machine. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor around floor drain under dish machine .
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.