SNAPPERS KEY LARGO/TURTLE CLUB
139 SEASIDE AVE · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a raid spay can under preparation table at salad station, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over cooked pasta in reach in cooler across from hotline. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish at walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of white cutting board on reach in cooler next to expo area at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 4 live roaches under equipment at cook line. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed crab (50F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across from cook line as per operator over four hours, operator discarded during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line: shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); pepper relish (50F – Cold Holding); cooked lobster (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding); sliced red onion (53F – Cold Holding); raw scallops (48F – Cooling); raw snapper (52F – Cold Holding) as per operator less than four hours. Also observed feta cheese (45F – Cold Holding); raw tuna (51F – Cold Holding); fish dip (45F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad station as per operator less than three hours. Also observed in reach in cooler across from fryers cut lettuce (51F – Cold Holding); sliced tomato (53F – Cold Holding) as per operator less than 4 Hours Also observed raw shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); raw fish (62F – Cold Holding); raw alligator (55F – Cold Holding); calamari (54F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (57F – Cold Holding); raw beef patty (52F – Cold Holding); crab cake (53F – Cold Holding) at drawers at cook line and reach in cooler at breading station as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator add ice bags on food containers during inspection. Also observed crab (50F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across from cook line as per operator over four hours, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oyster tags. **Warning**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed on oyster tags. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep area across from walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to cook line at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle in flour. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches under reach in cooler next to expo area at kitchen area. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line not wearing a hair restraint. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of turkey on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic containers stored on floor of dry storage area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several cloths at cook line not in sanitizer solution. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution stored on floor next to breading station at cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.