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SNOOKS BAYSIDE

99470 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3724659
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763152
DBPR license5428159

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over cooked chicken inside drawers at cook line.

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at storage area potato (heavy cream) (51F – Cold Holding); pasta (47F – Cold Holding) as per operator for more than a day. Operator segregated.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mahi (49F – Cold Holding); beef steak (50F – Cold Holding); filet mignon (50F – Cold Holding); beef patties (47F – Cold Holding) I side reach in cooler across kitchen entrance. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed inside drawers mahi (48F – Cold Holding); scallops (50F – Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed inside side reach in cooler across flat grill shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F – Cold Holding); lettuce (51F – Cold Holding); shrimp (53F – Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed at storage area potato (heavy cream) (51F – Cold Holding); pasta (47F – Cold Holding) as per operator for more than a day. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – 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 mop sink removed and ice machine added where mop sink was.

#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by ice machine at prep area.

#13Intermediate53B-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 no proof of employee training for food employees Gary, Francis, Leo all hired for more than 60 days.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.

#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by ice machine at prep area.

#4Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers on storage next to dish machine.

#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed under hand sink at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.