Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

KEYS LATIN HOUSE

105970 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3679588
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13568573
DBPR license5428482

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef steak and raw pork stored in same container in standing unit across 3 compartment sink, operator separated and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (58F – Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 40 minutes. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (116F – Hot Holding); on steam table over 2 hours, employee removed and proceeded to reheated cooked pork (168F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed red peppers not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator can was opened and held more than 24 hours.

#11Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands at 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employee on proper procedures. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue on hand wash sink at front counter next to rice cooker.

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date.

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on drawers at cook line.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in al standing units at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line, operator discarded during inspection.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container not covered inside reach in cooler at front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.