PILOT HOUSE RESTAURANT
13 SEAGATE BLVD · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
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 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator removed container to walk in cooler. Also observed garlic butter (85F – Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
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 shrimp not dated in reach in cooler at salad station, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. Also observed cooked chicken wings and cooked potatoes not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator over 24 hours.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach spray bottle not labeled at dishwashing area. Operator identified spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in reach in cooler at salad station. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna (frozen) still on ROP package in reach in cooler at cook line, operator cut packet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken ice bucket in used at dishwashing area. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed during inspection. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at salad station. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:36 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.