Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE

527 CARIBBEAN DRIVE · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 9, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3699501
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13709936
DBPR license5428259

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach at floor drain in dish washing area.

#11High Priority01B-13-4

High 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.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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.

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – 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.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease in area below grill at cook line.

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – 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.

#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic21-08-4

Basic – 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
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.