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REEF CENTRAL BANQUET KITCHEN

35 OCEAN REEF DR STE ED #200 · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3685798
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13593388
DBPR license5402633

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without washing their hands.

#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade pizza sauce dated on 03/28 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade pizza sauce dated on 03/28 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (44F – Cold Holding) on cart at walk in cooler, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved from coldest area.

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area, employee moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on bread crumbs container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents and ceiling tiles with dust accumulated at preparation area.

#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer and walk in cooler.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drawers at fresh fish reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed food debris and grease accumulated on stove.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed breadcrumbs container not covered at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.