Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BOARDWALK BAR AND GRILL INC

31044 AVENUE A · BIG PINE KEY · Monroe County · FL 33043

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3725066
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763559
DBPR license5402504

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 19, 2026 12:11 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 20, 2026 9:43 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – In walk-in cooler Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 56F, cooked broccoli 52F, shredded lettuce 53F items were transfer to another walk-in cooler that is cold holding at 42F or below as per operator these items were in the beer cooler under 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 10 rodent droppings found on top of dish machine.

#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Dishroom Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers stored on sink

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato cuter blade is soiled

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice , cooked chicken, cooked beef,

#11Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Heather,

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in kitchen French fries and sauces @ walk-in cooler and potatoes dry storage

#4Basic14-74-7

Basic – Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooked rice 56F, shredded lettuce 53F

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:44 PM.

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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.