DRIFTWOOD EXPRESS Health Score — Big Pine Key, FL

30348 OVERSEAS HWY, Big Pine Key, FL 33043

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 7/15/2026
Big Pine Key avg 88 / 100
B
80 / 100
Good

Minor violations noted. Generally safe, with room to improve.

1 high-risk issue, 4 moderate issues, 1 minor issue

Inspected July 15, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 19% of restaurants in Big Pine Key. The city average ClearScore is 88 / 100.

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Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
4
Minor
1

Violations Found

  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • Moderate Food in poor condition; unsafe, adulterated ×2
  • Moderate Toilet facilities; properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Moderate Single-service articles; storage and use

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Frequently Asked Questions

DRIFTWOOD EXPRESS received a ClearScore of 80/100 (Grade B) on its most recent inspection on July 15, 2026. 6 violations were noted.

DRIFTWOOD EXPRESS's inspection on July 15, 2026 uncovered 1 high-risk violation — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 6 violations is detailed above.

DRIFTWOOD EXPRESS was last inspected on July 15, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

DRIFTWOOD EXPRESS's ClearScore of 80/100 (Grade B) places it in the bottom 81% of Big Pine Key restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. See the full inspection breakdown above for details.

The most recent inspection found 6 violations at DRIFTWOOD EXPRESS. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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