BUTTONWOOD GRILL
45 GARDEN COVE DR · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed clam chowder (56F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator soup was reheated the previous day. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed clam chowder (56F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator soup was reheated the previous day. Operator discarded 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 raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (52F – Cold Holding); raw steak (47F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator less than 4 hours. Also observed cooked pasta (46F – Cold Holding); raw burgers (46F – Cold Holding); clam chowder (56F – Cooling); raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); raw tuna (45F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator add ice to food containers for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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 crab meat container not date marked, as per operator was opened over 24 hours inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. 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 3 compartment sink was removed and installed at the kitchen area, also observed a wall located at kitchen separating front counter was removed. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **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 clam chowder not dated marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. **Warning**
Basic 6
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed flour white bin not stored 6 inches off floor by preparation area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken container also observed a bag of raw carrots stored on walk in cooler floor, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
21-11-4Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cook line, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.