Hideaway at the Cove
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
39
Score
The most recent inspection for Hideaway At The Cove, located at 84457 Overseas Hwy in Islamorada, Florida, was conducted on October 20, 2025, and resulted in a high-risk score of 39. This inspection identified two critical violations, five major violations, and three minor violations, including the use of a cloth as a food-contact surface and improper storage of an in-use ice scoop. Historically, Hideaway At The Cove has primarily received medium-risk ratings across its seven recorded inspections.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
39
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
41
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Violations — Oct 20, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Pink food service towel used in contact with tuna and shrimp in containers **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor **Warning**
25-05-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container covering leafy greens . Pink food service towel lining the containers of shrimp and tuna **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Glass washer at bar is at 200 + ppm chlorine , bar tender will notify the chef about concentration. **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to dump ice and lime **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nando at bar magdell in kitchen **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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