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SNOOKS BAYSIDE

99470 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 10, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578145
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10754856
DBPR license5428159

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#10High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

#11High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

#12High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishments is serving now raw fish ceviche.

#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast mix (48F – Cold Holding); hash browns (54F – Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee add ice to the mix and moved hash browns to reach in cooler. Also observed raw lobster tails (53F – Cold Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour, employee turned on water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed solid can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp salad not dated marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal orange juice cup on top of white cutting board by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed on ice machine next to dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.

#6Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door keeping open at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lobster tails (53F – Cold Holding) inside 3 compartment sink, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee turned on water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind dishwasher machine.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.