MEAT EATERY AND TAPROOM
dba GREAT CULINARY CONCEPTS INC
About this restaurant
Meat Eatery and Taproom is a seating restaurant located at 88005 Overseas Highway in Islamorada, with a capacity of 40 seats. The establishment is described as a cutting-edge quick-service restaurant in the Upper Florida Keys that specializes in burgers and smoked meats, and has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The restaurant operates under the ownership of Great Culinary Concepts Inc.
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Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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88005 OVERSEAS HWY #15
ISLAMORADA, FL 33036 - DBPR District
- District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
- County (Region Code)
- Hamilton (code 24)
- Seating
- 40 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA5428164
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Oct 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Apr 8, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13669707
PDA Verified
Type: Complaint Full
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Apr 8, 2026
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Emergency order recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V35
×2
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13668242
PDA Verified
Type: Complaint Full
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Nov 24, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
×3
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
×2
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13519289
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Sep 12, 2025
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V09
No contamination
Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards
H · V10
×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
×4
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
×4
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
×3
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
×2
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
×3
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10934213
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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