PILOT HOUSE RESTAURANT
13 SEAGATE BLVD · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken breast (48F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator food was there from last night. Operator discarded. Also observed cooked shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F – Cold Holding); fish dip (51F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at salad station, as per operator from last night, operator discarded during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast (48F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator food was there from last night. Operator discarded. Also observed cooked shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F – Cold Holding); fish dip (51F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at salad station, as per operator from last night, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cooked commercially processed pork and brisket opener over 24 hours not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade by dry storage area, operator moved to dishwashing area. Also observed soiled cutter by dry storage area, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw ahi tuna dish not identified as a raw item on menu. **Warning**
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food inside standing unit across preparation area. Operator segregated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by dry storage area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 89° F at cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on reach in cooler unit at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled basin standing units across preparation area. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers on rack at dishwasher area. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in standing unit at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on standing units across preparation area. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on walk in cooler she. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by 3 compartment sink. Also observed behind dishwasher machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:37 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.