CALUSA RESTAURANT – BAKER'S CAY RESORT KEY LARGO
97000 S OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of tomato sauce. **Warning**
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature at dishwasher was 154.7°F Operator was advised to discontinue the use of dishwasher and set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed bracelets and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee was coached and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed temperature at dishwasher aching reached 154°F . Operator was advised to discontinue the use of the dishwasher until it reach 160°F-180°F. The will set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found . Observed 5 live flies flying around the storage of the sodas by the ice machine. **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked octopus stored u dear raw shrimp inside the walk in cooler. Chef placed octopus on top. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 shell eggs with cracks stored inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (46 F – Cold Holding); green beans (53 F – Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler across the grill at the cook line. As per employee foods were placed yesterday night. Food has been out of temperature more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (46 F – Cold Holding); green beans (53 F – Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler across the grill at the cook line. As per employee foods were placed yesterday night. Food has been out of temperature more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. **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. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by the production area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Eddie Hernandez (2 months) did nit provided manger certificate. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a coffee station was added to this license. This tropical cafe is located at the main lobby and it is serving TCS food . They have a small truck with not hand wash sink serving coffees and 2 tables, one with a hot box serving empanadas and a reach in cooler with fruit salad and yogurt. Operator needs to add this location to plans review.. **Warning**
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the flour. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to the ice machine. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing above mop sink.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across the grill at the cook line is not working properly. Ambient thermometer was at 56°F. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable across from the grill at the front line. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages on preparation tables. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employee lunch bags stored above preparation tables in the kitchen. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing multiple bracelets. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried – wet nesting stored on shelf by production area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease behind the grill at the cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wiping cloth under green cutting board at production area. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers at the front line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill at cook line soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:19 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.