Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BUZZARDS ROOST GRILL & PUB

21 GARDEN COVE DR · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 330375005

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3640610
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10942275
DBPR license5401980

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across oven at kitchen area.

#5Basic23-03-4

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

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic and metal containers at dry storage area.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – 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
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.