CAFE LARGO
99530 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 330372454
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-49-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm). – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: Still observed Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm). **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (44F – Cold Holding); artichokes (44F – Cold Holding); raw beef (44F – Cold Holding) scallops; scallops (44F – Cold Holding) across oven at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: Observed breaded mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (49F – Cold Holding); raw beef (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. Operator discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
03G-50-2Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed establishment conducting ROP of cooked foods, rop of Frozen fish and rop for raw meats without an approved plan. Operator submitted plans but are still under review. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap inside spray bottle without label at prep area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: Still observed soap inside spray bottle without label at prep area. **Time Extended**
Basic 2
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in ladies room. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: Still observed no handwashing sign at ladies room **Time Extended**
36-04-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:46 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 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.