SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE
527 CARIBBEAN DRIVE · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach at floor drain in dish washing area.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryer station 1 pound of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna defrosted. Operator discarded tuna during time of inspection.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella (44F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); raw tuna (48F – Cold Holding) as per operator was prepped at 11:00AM . Temperature was taken at 12:48PM. Operator placed in walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink across from service line a pitcher of water and ice inside. Operator removed picture during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towel during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at bar area. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Etinne V. Engaging in food preparation, working for establishment for more than 60 days without proof of food handler training.
Basic 9
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryer station 1 pound of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna defrosted. Operator discarded tuna during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table to the right of dry storage area. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on preparation table to the left of dry storage area. Operator stored bag in office during time of inspection.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided hats to employees during time of inspection.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease in area below grill at cook line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on storage rack to the left of dish machine in ware wash area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler at cook line across from pizza oven. Operator discarded employee beverage during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp defrosting in sink across from preparation table in ambient temperature. Operator put under cold running water during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) atshelf across from cook line. Operator corrected concentration of Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.