What is REEL CATCH's health inspection score?

REEL CATCH has a SafeDine safety score of 39 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was REEL CATCH last inspected?

REEL CATCH was last inspected on May 5, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does REEL CATCH have?

REEL CATCH has 30 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is REEL CATCH safe to eat at?

REEL CATCH has a safety score of 39/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does REEL CATCH serve?

REEL CATCH serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

REEL CATCH

Name: REEL CATCH
Address: 80001 OVERSEAS HGWY, Islamorada, 33036
Rating: 39

80001 OVERSEAS HGWY, Islamorada

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/5/2023

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0Poor

Mexican•ISLAMORADA

Ranked #54 of 68 in ISLAMORADABetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: May 5, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

36 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

16x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-78

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 22/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (39/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

80001 OVERSEAS HGWY, Islamorada, FL 33036

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

May

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatest

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
32Light bulbs not properly shielded−2
32Light bulbs not properly shielded−2
33Floors/walls/ceiling not clean−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

2 High3 Med9 Basic

14 total

47/100inspection score

−66 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Floors/walls/ceiling not clean−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−66 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

1 High3 Med2 Basic

6 total

71/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2

Base deductions−39 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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