THE BIG CHILL RESTAURANT & BAR
104000 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw lobster stored above cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler at cook line, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (45F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across fryers at cook line, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (127F – Hot Holding); on warmer by salad station, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator reheat soup during inspection.clam chowder (166F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade by dishwasher area.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked prime rib not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at pizza station. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door near dishwasher machine.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and in disrepair floor tiles at cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed flour white bin container stored on floor at pizza station, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler across grill at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef (38F – Cold Holding) inside compartment sink by walk in cooler entrance, operator moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:30 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.