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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F

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
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
Date Result Expand
Apr 10, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

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
Apr 8, 2026
Emergency order recommended

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
Nov 24, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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
Sep 12, 2025
Warning Issued

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