Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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31251 AVE A · BIG PINE KEY · Monroe County · FL 33043

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3663798
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13516327
DBPR license5402801

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate5 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 2

#6High Priority22-41-4

High 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. 0 ppm chlorine

#7High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing chlorine is 0 ppm. Triple sink is being set up to sanitize all dishes until repairs are made on dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 8

#8Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle hanging on handwashing sink

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Steven ,

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic 5

#1Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. Clean Utensils on magnet next to handwashing sink

#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Large Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. There is no running hot or cold water at preamp area handwashing sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.