Inspection Report

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ANGELAS MEXICAN BAR & GRILL

99202 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3752568
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13791070
DBPR license5428516

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands after touching phone. Discussed proper procedures with employee.

#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 inside reach in cooler next to freezer 4 tuna and 2 mahi still inside package no longer frozen for more than a day. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler across cook line pico de gallo (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding); raw churrasco (47F – Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed inside reach in cooler next to freezer birria beef (65F – Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs.

#8High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed inside steam table Ground beef; (67F – Reheating); birria beef (128F – Reheating); shredded beef (120F – Reheating). As per operator for approximately one hour. Operator placed products on grill to finish reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.

#10Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Saul hired for more than 60 days.

#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate53B-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. Observed employee training for Carlos expired on 12/25.

Basic 4

#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 inside reach in cooler next to freezer 4 tuna and 2 mahi still inside package no longer frozen for more than a day. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses on prep table at kitchen. Employee removed the glasses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed next to soda machine.

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.