BUZZARDS ROOST GRILL & PUB
21 GARDEN COVE DR · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 330375005
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak container stored above salad dressing containers inside reach in cooler at salad station. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (76F – Hot Holding); cooked peppers (87F – Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil inside hand wash sink across oven at kitchen area.operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tong stored on hose at kitchen area. Operator removed to dishwashing area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink next to steamer at cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bread case stored on walk in cooler floor, operator stored properly during inspection. Also observed a food case stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across oven at kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across fryers at cook line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic and metal containers at dry storage area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on reach in cooler unit across fryers at kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.